Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 69-7
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services prohibited
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Spencer 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 participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Section 69-7 of Spencer, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 69 makes it unlawful within the Town of Spencer to exclude any person from real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, or related organizations on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule applies to the full range of services and organizations involved in selling or renting dwellings. It establishes a broad anti-discrimination standard covering both access to and participation in these professional networks.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Spencer who use brokerage services or belong to real estate organizations should be aware that § 69-7 prohibits any exclusion or differential treatment of individuals in those settings based on protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage relationships or organizational memberships they participate in do not involve discriminatory screening of buyers or renters. Maintaining consistent, non-discriminatory access to listing services and related facilities is a core expectation under 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 § 69-7, individuals have the right not to be excluded from or discriminated against within real estate brokerage services or multiple-listing organizations on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, sex, familial status, or national origin. If someone believes they have been denied access to such services on a prohibited basis, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a local or state fair housing authority or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization. Federal fair housing protections may also apply alongside this local provision, offering additional avenues for those who believe their rights have been violated.
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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