For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICE. An act that is unlawful under this chapter.
DWELLING. Any building, structure, or portion thereof 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 thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.
FAMILY. Includes a single individual.
PERSON. Includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representative, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers, and fiduciaries.
TO RENT. Includes to lease, to sublease, to let, and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises owned by the occupant.
(Prior Code, § 1-176)