Free Workshops for Landlords and Tenants in Oswego

Oswego County partners with CNY Fair Housing to host fair housing rights education sessions

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:35pm

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The Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning is hosting two free workshops on April 7th in partnership with CNY Fair Housing. The first workshop is for landlords to learn about fair housing laws, tenant screening, and reasonable accommodation. The second workshop is for service providers and tenants to cover tenant rights, recognizing discrimination, and new housing legislation.

Why it matters

These workshops aim to educate both landlords and tenants on their fair housing rights and responsibilities, which is important for promoting equal access to housing opportunities and preventing unlawful discrimination in the local Oswego community.

The details

The landlord workshop runs from 10-11:30am and will cover topics like fair housing laws, tenant screening, and reasonable accommodation. The tenant/service provider workshop runs from 2-3:30pm and will cover fair housing laws, recognizing discrimination, accommodation for people with disabilities, and new housing legislation. Both workshops will be led by CNY Fair Housing Executive Director Sally Santangelo and hosted at the Oswego Public Library.

  • The workshops will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • The landlord workshop is scheduled from 10-11:30am.
  • The tenant/service provider workshop is scheduled from 2-3:30pm.

The players

Oswego County Department of Community Development, Tourism and Planning

The county government agency hosting the fair housing workshops in partnership with CNY Fair Housing.

CNY Fair Housing

A non-profit organization founded in 1991 that is dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination and promoting equal access to housing opportunities.

Sally Santangelo

The Executive Director of CNY Fair Housing who will be leading the workshops.

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What’s next

Landlords and tenants/service providers interested in attending the workshops can register by calling CNY Fair Housing or through the online registration links provided.

The takeaway

These free workshops are an important opportunity for both landlords and tenants in the Oswego community to learn about their fair housing rights and responsibilities, which is crucial for promoting equal access to housing and preventing unlawful discrimination.