South Glens Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 66 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 66-6
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of South Glens Falls to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization, or other service organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Section 66-6 of the South Glens Falls Code of Ordinances prohibits any denial of access to, membership in, or participation in real estate services organizations — such as multiple-listing services or brokers' organizations — based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions applied to such access or membership on those same grounds. This provision applies within the Village of South Glens Falls and covers the full range of organizations and facilities connected to the business of selling or renting dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate professionals and property owners operating within the Village of South Glens Falls who participate in multiple-listing services, brokers' organizations, or similar trade facilities should be aware that § 66-6 requires equal access and equal terms of participation regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators generally review their membership policies and any conditions attached to participation in such organizations to ensure no protected characteristic influences those decisions. Maintaining consistent, documented standards for access and membership across all participants is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under South Glens Falls Code § 66-6, individuals have a right to equal access to real estate services organizations — including multiple-listing services and brokers' groups — without facing discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or national origin. If someone believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal terms in such an organization on a prohibited basis, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state civil rights agency, raising the violation through available municipal channels, or consulting a tenant-rights or fair-housing organization for guidance. Documenting the nature of any denial or differential treatment, including dates and communications, is a step commonly associated with pursuing such complaints.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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