For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGGRIEVED PERSON. Includes any person who:
(1) Claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice; or
(2) Believes that he or she will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.
COMMISSION. The Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission.
DWELLING. Any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied as or designed or intended for occupancy as a residence for one or more families and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for the construction or location thereon of any such building, structure or portion thereof.
FAMILIAL STATUS. One or more minors being domiciled with:
(1) A parent or another person having legal custody of such individual; or
(2) The designee of a parent or other person having legal custody, with written permission of the parent or other person.
PERSON. Includes one of more individuals, corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers and fiduciaries.
PHYSICAL DISABILITY. With respect to a person:
(1) A physical or mental impairment, excluding the current illegal use of or addiction to a controlled substance as defined in Neb. RS 28-401, which substantially limits one or more of such person’s major life activities;
(2) A record of having such an impairment; or
(3) Being regarded as having such an impairment.
RENT. Includes lease, sublease, let and otherwise grant for consideration the right to occupy premises not owner by the occupant.
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT. Any specification limiting the transfer, rental or lease of any housing because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, physical disability, familial status or ancestry.
(Ord. 2004-05, passed 11-16-2004)