Tivoli, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 116-3
Prohibition of discriminatory practices
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful discriminatory practice for any persons to: A. Refuse to sell, lease, finance or otherwise to deny or withhold commercial housing from any person because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex or national origin of any prospective owner, occupant or user of such commercial housing or from any person due to use of a guide dog because of the blindness of the user. B. Refuse to lend money, whether or not secured by mortgage or otherwise, for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of commercial housing from any person because of the race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex or national origin of any present or prospective owner, occupant or user of such commercial housing. C. Discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of selling or leasing of any commercial housing or in furnishing facilities, services or privileges in connection with the ownership, occupancy or use of any commercial housing because of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex or national origin of any present or prospective owner, occupant or user of such commercial housing, or to discriminate against any person in terms of leasing any commercial housing or in furnishing facilities, services or privileges in connection with the occupancy or use of any commercial housing due to use of a guide dog because of the blindness of the user. D. Discriminate against any person in the terms or conditions of any loan or money, whether or not secured by mortgage or otherwise for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of commercial housing because of the race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex or national origin of any present of prospective owner, occupant or user of such commercial housing. E. Print, publish or circulate any statement or advertisement relating to the sale, lease or acquisition of any commercial housing or the loan of money, whether or not secured by mortgage or otherwise for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance specification or discrimination based upon race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex or national origin or to print, publish or circulate any statement or advertisement relating to the lease of any commercial dwelling which indicates any preference, limitation, specification or discrimination based upon use of a guide dog because of the blindness of the user. F. Make an inquiry, elicit any information, make or keep any record or use any form of application containing questions or entries concerning race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex or national origin in connection with the sale or lease of any commercial housing or loan of any money, whether or not occurred by mortgage or otherwise, for the acquisition, construction, rehabilitation, repair or maintenance of commercial housing; or to make an inquiry, elicit any information, make or keep any record or use any form of application containing questions or entries concerning the use of a guide dog because of the blindness of the user in connection with the lease of any commercial housing.
Tivoli, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-3 establishes that a broad range of housing-related actions become unlawful when motivated by a person's race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, or national origin — or, in rental contexts, by a person's use of a guide dog due to blindness. The prohibition covers not just outright refusals to sell or lease commercial housing, but also discriminatory terms and conditions, lending practices, advertising, and the collection of application data tied to protected characteristics. The rule applies to sellers, landlords, lenders, and anyone else involved in the commercial housing transaction chain.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Tivoli, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-3 generally ensure that their leasing criteria, advertising copy, and application forms contain no references to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, or guide-dog use. Compliant operators apply uniform terms and conditions to all applicants and occupants regardless of those characteristics, and they extend the same facilities, services, and privileges to guide-dog users as to any other tenant. Reviewing marketing materials and application documents for any language that could indicate a preference or limitation based on protected characteristics is a standard part of maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Tivoli, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 116 § 116-3, tenants and prospective tenants have the right to seek commercial housing, negotiate lease terms, and access related services free from discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, or guide-dog use due to blindness. If a person believes they have been refused housing, offered different terms, or subjected to discriminatory advertising or application practices in violation of this provision, they may consider documenting the conduct and reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or fair-housing agency for guidance on available complaint processes. Consulting with a qualified housing attorney or a fair-housing advocacy group can help clarify what remedies or enforcement paths may be available under this ordinance.
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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