§ 126-101. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Administrator means the fair housing administrator.

Disability means a mental or physical impairment that substantially limits at least one major life activity, a record of the impairment, or being regarded as having the impairment. The term does not include current illegal use of or addiction to any drug or illegal or federally controlled substance and does not apply to an individual because of an individual's sexual orientation or because that individual is a transvestite.

Discriminatory housing practice means an act that is unlawful under section 126-157, 126-158 or 126-159.

Dwelling means any:

(1)

Structure or part of a structure that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families; or

(2)

Vacant land that is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location of a structure or part of a structure described by subsection (1) of this definition.

Family includes a single individual.

Person includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, fiduciaries and any other organization or entity of whatever character.

To rent includes to lease, sublease, or let, or to grant in any other manner, for a consideration, the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.

(Code 1982, § 36-81; Ord. No. 1095, § 1, 2-20-1979)