Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Stillwater to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing services, real estate brokers' 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 or such access, membership, or participation, on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
Section 93-5 of Stillwater, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 prohibits denying any person access to, membership in, or participation in real estate brokerage services—including multiple-listing services and brokers' organizations—on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions applied to such access or membership. It applies to any service, organization, or facility connected to the business of selling or renting dwellings within the Town of Stillwater.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Real estate professionals and property owners operating within the Town of Stillwater who use brokerage services, MLS platforms, or related organizations are expected, under § 93-5, to ensure that access to and participation in those services is extended on equal terms regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators review their membership and referral practices to confirm that no protected characteristic influences who may join, access listings, or participate in brokerage-related organizations. Maintaining written nondiscrimination policies and training staff on the requirements of Chapter 93 are practices commonly associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-5 of Stillwater's Code of Ordinances gives individuals the right to access real estate brokerage services—such as MLS listings and brokers' organizations—without being excluded or subjected to unequal terms because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Someone who believes they have been denied access or treated differently in violation of § 93-5 may have grounds to raise that violation through local municipal channels, file a fair housing complaint with a relevant state or federal agency, or consult a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for general information about available remedies. Documenting the nature and timing of any alleged denial or differential treatment is a step commonly associated with pursuing such claims.
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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