Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-3
Discrimination in sale or rental of housing
Operative Text
Except as exempted by § 93-6 , it shall be unlawful within the Town of Stillwater: 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, 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 provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. C. To make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitations, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, 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, 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 the neighborhood of a person or persons of a particular race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Section 93-3 of Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 makes it unlawful within the Town of Stillwater to refuse, deny, or otherwise obstruct the sale or rental of a dwelling to someone on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also prohibits discriminatory terms or conditions, misleading statements about availability, discriminatory advertising, and the practice of 'blockbusting'—profiting by stoking fears about neighborhood demographic change. Certain exemptions exist under § 93-6, but the core prohibition covers the full arc of a housing transaction, from advertising through final sale or rental.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in the Town of Stillwater are expected, under § 93-3, to apply consistent, non-discriminatory criteria at every stage of a housing transaction—from listing and advertising through lease or sale negotiations. Compliant operators generally ensure that all marketing materials, tenant-screening standards, and communications about availability are free of any reference to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Operators also avoid any conduct that could constitute blockbusting, such as making representations about neighborhood demographics to pressure owners into selling or renting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-3 of Stillwater's housing ordinance gives residents the right to be free from discrimination in the rental or purchase of a dwelling based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If a tenant or prospective tenant believes a landlord has violated this provision—through a refusal to rent, discriminatory terms, false statements about availability, or discriminatory advertising—they may have grounds to raise that violation in a legal proceeding or file a complaint with a relevant fair housing authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or fair housing agency can help individuals understand the options available under § 93-3 and applicable state or federal law.
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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