Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-5
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing prohibited
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 69-8 , it shall be unlawful within the Town Spencer: A. To refuse to sell or rent, after the making of a bona fide offer, or to refuse to negotiate for the sale or rental of or otherwise make unavailable or deny a dwelling to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. B. To discriminate against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provisions of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin. C. To make, print or publish or cause to be made, printing or published any notice, statement or advertisement with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination. D. To represent to any person because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin that any dwelling is not available for inspection, sale or rental when such dwelling is, in fact, so available. E. For profit, to induce or attempt to induce any person to sell or rent any dwelling by representations regarding the entry or prospective entry into neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or natural origin.
Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 § 69-5 prohibits housing discrimination within the Town of Spencer on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule covers a wide range of conduct, including refusing to sell or rent, applying unequal terms or conditions, publishing discriminatory advertisements, misrepresenting a unit's availability, and engaging in blockbusting for profit. Certain exemptions exist under § 69-8, but outside those exemptions the prohibition applies broadly to dwellings offered for sale or rental in the town.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the Town of Spencer should be aware that § 69-5 of ch. 69 requires consistent, non-discriminatory treatment of all applicants and residents regardless of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators generally apply the same rental criteria to every applicant, ensure that all advertising and written communications are free of language suggesting any preference or limitation based on a protected class, and accurately represent unit availability to all inquirers. Operators also avoid any conduct that could be characterized as steering or blockbusting under subsection E of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 § 69-5, residents and housing seekers in the Town of Spencer have the right to be free from discrimination in the sale or rental of dwellings based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This protection extends to advertising, stated terms and conditions, representations about availability, and profit-motivated pressure tactics. Those who believe this provision has been violated may consider documenting the conduct, contacting a local or state fair housing organization, or exploring complaint processes available through state or federal fair housing authorities.
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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