Wheatfield, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-5
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services
Operative Text
It shall be unlawful within the Town of Wheatfield to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate brokers' organization, or other service 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 age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, sexual orientation, military status, marital status, domestic violence victim status or familial status.
Section 93-5 of Wheatfield's Code of Ordinances prohibits real estate industry organizations — such as multiple-listing services and brokers' associations — from excluding or treating people unequally based on characteristics like race, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or familial status, among others. The rule applies to any service or facility connected to the buying or renting of homes within the Town of Wheatfield. Both access to these organizations and the terms under which someone participates are covered by the prohibition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services in Wheatfield should be aware that § 93-5 extends fair-housing principles into the professional infrastructure of real estate transactions. Compliant operators generally ensure that any brokerage or listing service they engage with does not screen out clients or members on the basis of protected characteristics. Keeping records of how brokerage relationships are established and maintained can support a showing of consistent, non-discriminatory practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Wheatfield Code § 93-5, tenants and prospective renters have the right to be free from discrimination when it comes to the real estate services and organizations that facilitate housing access — not just from landlords directly. If someone believes they were denied access to a listing service or treated unequally in a brokerage context because of a protected characteristic, they may consider raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with a relevant fair-housing agency, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights 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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