§ 50-42. 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:

Discriminatory housing practice means any act which is proscribed under section 50-44.

Dwelling means any building or structure or portion of a building or structure which is occupied as or designed or intended for occupancy as a residence by one or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location of any such building, structure or portion.

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, trustees in bankruptcy and receivers.

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.

(Ord. No. 80-1013, § III, 10-13-1980)

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.