Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 67 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 67-1
Declaration of intent
Operative Text
Through the Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended, and Executive Order 11063, individuals are guarded against discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The Village of Waverly recognizes the importance of these legal safeguards and wishes to provide for local enforcement of both federal and state fair housing laws through this chapter.
Chapter 67, § 67-1 of the Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances sets out the Village of Waverly's stated purpose for its local fair housing chapter: to recognize and locally enforce federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination in the sale or rental of housing. The provision references several landmark federal statutes and an executive order as the legal foundation for these protections. By adopting this declaration, the Village signals its commitment to providing a local mechanism for upholding those anti-discrimination standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 67-1 establishes that Waverly's fair housing chapter exists specifically to enforce federal and state anti-discrimination laws at the local level, meaning property owners and managers operating in Waverly are subject to both those broader laws and this local chapter. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the fair housing obligations that flow from the statutes named in § 67-1 and ensure their rental and sales practices align with those standards. Understanding the declared intent of this chapter can help operators appreciate the scope of local oversight they may encounter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 67-1 declares that the Village of Waverly has established its local fair housing chapter to provide local enforcement of the federal and state anti-discrimination protections that apply to housing sales and rentals. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination in Waverly may have recourse not only under federal and state law but also through this local chapter. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency, raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, 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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