14-2.03 Applicability.

   a.   Nothing in this Subchapter shall:

      1.   Apply to the rental or lease of any rooming units in a housing accommodation which contains not more than two (2) housing units if the owner or a member of his family resides in the housing accommodation;

      2.   Apply to the rental or lease of any rooming units in a housing unit containing (1) one rooming unit or less if the owner or a member of his family resides in the housing unit, or to the rental or lease of any rooming units in a house in which the owner of the entire house or member of his family resides; or,

      3.   Make it a discriminatory practice for a religious institution or organization or a charitable or educational organization operated, supervised or controlled by a religious institution or organization to give preference to members of the same religion in a real property transaction that is calculated by such religious corporation, association or society to promote the religious principles for which it is established or maintained.

   b.   Nothing in this Subchapter shall be construed to affect the legal rights of a private individual homeowner to dispose of his property through private sale without the aid of any real estate operator, broker or salesman and without advertising or public display.

   c.    Nothing in this Subchapter shall require a real estate operator to negotiate with any individual who has not shown evidence of financial ability to consummate the purchase or rental of a housing unit.

   d.   Nothing in this Subchapter limits the applicability of any local, state or federal restrictions regarding the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling.
(Ord. BG80-63, S16-36, 7/15/80; Ord. BG2000-51, 12/5/2000; Ord. BG2003-53, 10/7/2003)