Wawarsing, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 55 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 55-2
Prohibited discriminatory acts
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The Town of Wawarsing shall take affirmative action to prohibit the following acts if they are based on race, color, religion, national origin or sex. A. Refusing to sell or rent to or deal or negotiate with any person. B. Discrimination in terms or conditions for buying or renting housing. C. Discrimination by advertising that housing is available to persons of a certain race, color, religion, national origin or sex. D. Denying that housing is available for inspection, sale or rent when it is really available. E. Block-busting for profit. F. Denying or making different terms or conditions for home loans by commercial lenders, such as banks, savings and loan associations and insurance companies. G. Denying to anyone the use of or participation in any real estate services, such as brokers, organizations, multiple-listing services or other facilities relating to the selling or renting of housing.
Section 55-2 of Wawarsing's Code of Ordinances identifies a range of housing-related acts that the Town is committed to prohibiting when those acts are motivated by race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. The provision covers a broad spectrum of conduct, from outright refusals to sell or rent, to discriminatory advertising, to steering tactics sometimes called 'block-busting,' to unequal access to home loans and real estate services. By enumerating these specific behaviors, the ordinance establishes the Town's affirmative obligation to act against such discrimination in its local housing market.
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Property owners and managers operating in Wawarsing should be aware that Chapter 55, § 55-2 of the Town Code explicitly lists the types of conduct that can constitute prohibited discrimination. Compliant operators generally apply uniform criteria when advertising vacancies, evaluating applicants, setting lease terms, and communicating with prospective buyers or renters, regardless of those individuals' race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Operators who work with lenders, brokers, or multiple-listing services are also expected to ensure that access to those services is extended on equal terms under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wawarsing Code § 55-2, residents and housing seekers have a local basis to raise concerns if they believe they have been refused housing, shown discriminatory advertising, given different lease terms, or denied access to real estate services because of their race, color, religion, national origin, or sex. Individuals who believe this provision has been violated may consider contacting the Town of Wawarsing directly, given the Town's stated affirmative obligation to act, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available complaint pathways. Federal and state fair housing agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, may also offer parallel avenues for reporting such concerns.
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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