Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 81-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Waterford to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization, or other services, organization, or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him in the terms or conditions of such access, membership, or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex handicap, familial status, or national origin.
Section 81-5 of Waterford, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 81 makes it unlawful within the Town of Waterford to exclude any person from, or impose unequal terms on their participation in, real estate brokerage services, multiple-listing services, or related organizations. The prohibition covers denials or discriminatory conditions based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. This rule applies to the full range of services and organizations involved in the business of selling or renting dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Waterford Code § 81-5, property owners and managers who work with brokers or listing services are operating in an environment where those intermediaries are legally required to provide equal access to all participants regardless of protected characteristics. Compliant operators generally confirm that any brokerage or listing service they engage with does not impose differential terms based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. Maintaining records of how brokerage and listing services are selected and used can support a pattern of nondiscriminatory practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 81-5 of Waterford's Code of Ordinances ch. 81 gives individuals the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services and multiple-listing organizations when seeking to rent a dwelling in the Town of Waterford, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, familial status, or handicap. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal terms by a brokerage or related service, general enforcement paths may include filing a complaint with a fair housing agency, raising the violation through local municipal channels, or consulting a tenant-rights or fair housing organization for guidance on available 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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