Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 60-8
Nondiscrimination
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Any multifamily housing development developed hereunder shall affirmatively certify, under oath in a form acceptable to the Village Clerk, that it is in compliance with all federal, state and local laws governing discrimination in housing. No developer shall discriminate in the sales, lease or rent of any unit on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, religious sect, veterans' status, sexual orientation, creed or gender identity expression.
Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-8, multifamily housing developments built under this program must formally swear compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws in housing. Beyond that sworn certification, the provision bars any developer from treating prospective buyers, lessees, or renters differently based on characteristics such as race, gender, ethnicity, religion, veterans' status, sexual orientation, creed, or gender identity expression. The rule applies at every stage of a housing transaction—sale, lease, or rental.
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Operators of multifamily developments covered by ch. 60 § 60-8 generally maintain a signed, sworn certification—filed with the Village Clerk in an approved form—attesting that their practices align with federal, state, and local fair-housing requirements. Compliant operators also apply uniform criteria when evaluating applicants across all protected characteristics named in the provision, regardless of the transaction type. Keeping documentation of application and screening procedures can help demonstrate ongoing adherence to the certification on file.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 60-8 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances gives prospective and current residents the right to be evaluated without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, religion, veterans' status, sexual orientation, creed, or gender identity expression. If a tenant or applicant believes a developer has violated this provision, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with a local or state fair-housing agency, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. Documenting communications and keeping records of any differential treatment can be useful when exploring those paths.
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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