Valatie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 198 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 198-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Village of Valatie to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple listing service, real estate broker's organization or other service, organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him in terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
Section 198-5 of Valatie's Code of Ordinances prohibits anyone operating real estate brokerage services within the Village of Valatie from denying a person access to, membership in, or participation in a multiple listing service, broker's organization, or similar real estate facility based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The rule also bars imposing unequal terms or conditions on such access or membership on those same protected grounds. This provision applies broadly to the organizational and cooperative infrastructure of the real estate industry, not just individual transactions.
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Property owners and managers who participate in multiple listing services or real estate broker organizations in Valatie should be aware that under § 198-5, membership, access, and participation in those services must be extended on equal terms regardless of a person's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Compliant operators ensure that any organization or facility they use or operate in connection with selling or renting dwellings does not apply differential standards based on protected characteristics. Reviewing membership policies and participation agreements for any such organizations for consistency with § 198-5 is a practice associated with compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 198-5 gives individuals in Valatie the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services, multiple listing services, and related organizations without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. If a person believes they have been denied membership, access, or participation in such a service on a prohibited basis, or subjected to unequal terms, that experience may form the basis of a fair housing complaint. General enforcement paths include contacting a local tenant-rights organization, reaching out to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, or filing a complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, among other options.
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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