In this title, the following words have the meanings indicated.
(1) "Discriminate" or "Discrimination" means acting, failing to act, or unduly delaying action regarding a person because of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, occupation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or source of income in such a way that the person is adversely affected in the area of housing.
(2) "Discriminatory restrictive covenant" means a specification limiting the transfer or rental of a dwelling because of the person's age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, occupation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or source of income.
(3) "Housing" means a dwelling unit, including a mobile home, for the use of one or more individuals, groups, or families, and the definition includes the site upon which the dwelling exists and land offered for sale or lease for the construction of a dwelling.
(4) "Protected class" means those persons protected from discrimination based on age, ancestry, citizenship, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, occupation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or source of income.
(5) "Rent" means to rent, lease, sublease, or otherwise grant for consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.
(6) "Sexual orientation" means the preference or practice of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality, or being regarded as having such a preference or practice.
(7) (i) "Source of income" means any lawful source of money that is paid to or for the benefit of a buyer or renter of housing, including money from:
1. a lawful profession or occupation;
2. a federal, state, or local government assistance, grant, or loan program;
3. a gift or inheritance, otherwise legally considered a source of income, provided that a purchase or lease agreement is executed;
4. a pension or annuity;
5. alimony or child support;
6. financial holdings, such as bank, trust, or investment accounts; stocks; and bonds; and
7. any contract right, sale, or pledge of an interest in property.
(ii) "Source of income" does not include the determination of a person's ability to pay a purchase price or to pay rent, which is determined by such reasonable and customary standards as verification of income and its source, the creditworthiness of the renter or buyer, and the creditworthiness of any source of income.
(Bill No. 55-19)