Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 67 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 67-3
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE An act that is unlawful under Section 804, 805 or 806 of Title VIII. PERSON Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, receivers and fiduciaries. TITLE VIII Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Public Law 90-284, 42 U.S.C. § 3601 to 3619. TO RENT Includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
Section 67-3 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 67 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout the chapter's fair-housing rules. Key terms include 'Discriminatory Housing Practice,' which refers to acts unlawful under specific sections of the federal Fair Housing Act (Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968); 'Person,' which is defined broadly to cover individuals as well as a wide range of organizations and legal entities; and 'To Rent,' which extends beyond simple leases to include subleases, lettings, and any other arrangement granting consideration-based occupancy of premises one does not own. These definitions set the interpretive foundation for all other provisions in Chapter 67.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Waverly should be aware that Chapter 67 § 67-3 defines 'To Rent' expansively, meaning obligations and prohibitions in the chapter apply not only to standard leases but also to subleases and other occupancy arrangements involving consideration. The broad definition of 'Person' means that corporate landlords, partnerships, and similar entities are subject to the chapter's requirements just as individual owners are. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the federal Fair Housing Act provisions referenced in § 67-3 to understand what conduct qualifies as a 'Discriminatory Housing Practice' under local law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 67 § 67-3 defines terms that shape the protections available to people seeking or occupying housing in Waverly, including a broad definition of 'To Rent' that can cover subleases and informal occupancy arrangements—not just formal leases. The expansive definition of 'Person' means that protections and obligations apply across a wide range of housing providers, from individual landlords to corporations. Tenants who believe they have experienced a 'Discriminatory Housing Practice' as defined in § 67-3 may explore options such as filing a complaint with a relevant fair-housing agency, raising the issue as a defense in a housing proceeding, or contacting a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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