Sullivan, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 133 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 133-8
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For the purpose of providing and ensuring fair housing opportunities for all within the jurisdiction of the Town of Sullivan, the Town Board hereby obtains, enacts, and publishes the within article prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin in the sale, rental, financing, or provision of brokerage services for housing within the jurisdiction of the Town of Sullivan.
Section 133-8 of the Town of Sullivan's Code of Ordinances establishes a local fair housing policy that prohibits discrimination in housing transactions—including sales, rentals, financing, and brokerage services—on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The provision reflects the Town Board's stated intent to ensure equal housing opportunities for everyone within Sullivan's jurisdiction. It sets the foundational purpose for the broader fair housing article that follows it in Chapter 133.
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Under § 133-8, property owners and managers operating within the Town of Sullivan are expected to conduct all aspects of housing transactions—advertising, tenant screening, lease terms, sales, and brokerage referrals—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically maintain consistent written criteria for applicant evaluation and apply those criteria uniformly across all prospective tenants or buyers. Familiarity with the full scope of Chapter 133 helps ensure that day-to-day operations align with the town's stated fair housing mandate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 133-8 affirms that residents and prospective residents of the Town of Sullivan have a local right to be free from housing discrimination based on characteristics such as race, religion, sex, handicap, or familial status, in addition to protections that may exist under state and federal law. Individuals who believe they have experienced discriminatory treatment in a rental, sale, financing, or brokerage context may have grounds to raise a violation under Chapter 133. Tenant-rights organizations and fair housing agencies can help explain what documentation is useful and what complaint pathways—local, state, or federal—may be available.
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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