Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 37-2
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By adoption of this chapter, the Town of Verona provides and ensures fair housing opportunities within the Town of Verona by prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin in the sale, rental or advertising of dwellings, in the provision of brokerage services or in the availability of residential real estate-related transactions, and the Town Board of the Town of Verona in the County of Oneida, State of New York, under the authority of the General Municipal and Town Laws, hereby obtains, enacts and publishes the same.
Section 37-2 of Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 establishes the Town of Verona's fair housing ordinance, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The prohibition covers the sale, rental, and advertising of dwellings, as well as brokerage services and residential real estate-related transactions. The Town Board enacted this chapter under authority granted by New York's General Municipal and Town Laws to ensure fair housing opportunities throughout the town.
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Under Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 § 37-2, property owners and managers operating within the Town of Verona are expected to conduct all aspects of renting, selling, and advertising dwellings without regard to a prospective or current tenant's race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Compliant operators typically review their application processes, advertising materials, and brokerage arrangements to ensure none of these protected characteristics influence decisions. Maintaining consistent, documented criteria for tenant selection and property marketing is a common practice among operators seeking to align with this chapter's requirements.
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Section 37-2 of Verona, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 37 affirms that residents and prospective residents of the Town of Verona have the right to be free from housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin across a broad range of housing activities. If a tenant or applicant believes they have experienced such discrimination in renting, advertising, or related transactions, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance. Consulting with a qualified housing attorney or fair housing advocacy group can help individuals understand which options may be available under this provision.
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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