For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGGRIEVED PERSON. Any person who (I.C. 22-9.5-2-2):
(1) Claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice; or
(2) Believes that the person will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.
COMMISSION. (I.C. 22-9.5-2-3) The Indiana Civil Rights Commission created pursuant to I.C. 22-9-1-4, et seq.
COMPLAINANT. (I.C. 22-9.5-2-4) A person, including the Commission, who files a complaint under I.C. 22-9.5-6.
DISABLED. With respect to a person:
(1) A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of the person’s major life activities;
(2) A record of having such an impairment;
(3) Being regarded as having such an impairment;
(4) An impairment described or defined pursuant to the Federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990;
(5) Any other impairment defined under I.C. 22-9.5-5-10.
DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE. An act that is unlawful under this chapter or I.C. 22-9.5-5.
DWELLING. Any building, structure, or part of a building or structure that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families; or any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location of a building, structure, or part of a building or structure that is occupied as, or designed or intended for occupancy as, a residence by one or more families (I.C. 22-9.5-2-8).
FAMILIAL STATUS. One or more individuals domiciled with an individual younger than 18 years of age in regard to whom the person: either (1) is the parent or legal custodian; or (2) has the written permission of the parent or legal custodian for domicile with that person. The protections afforded against discrimination on the basis of FAMILIAL STATUS shall also apply to any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody of any individual who has not attained the age of 18 years. (I.C. 22-9.5-1-2)
FAMILY. A single individual (I.C. 22-9.5-2-9), with the status of the family being further defined in the definition for FAMILIAL STATUS.
PERSON. (I.C. 22-9.5-2-11) Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, non-incorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in cases under Title 11 of the United States Code, receivers, and fiduciaries.
TO RENT. (I.C. 22-9.5-2-13) Includes to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy the premises owned by the occupant.
(Ord. 1993-15, passed 9-27-93)