For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGGRIEVED PERSON. 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.
CHIEF ELECTED OFFICIAL. The person who holds the highest elected position of the local unit of government and who is signatory to the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Agreement with the Local Government Division.
DWELLING. Any building, structure or portions thereof which is occupied as, designed or intended for occupancy as a residence by 1 or more families, and any vacant land which is offered for sale or lease for construction or location thereon of any building, structure or portion thereof.
FAMILIAL STATUS.
(1) One or more individuals (who have not attained the age of 18 years) being domiciled with:
(a) A parent or another person having legal custody of the individual or individuals; or
(b) The designee of the parent or other person having the custody, with the written permission of the parent or other person.
(2) The protections afforded against discrimination on the basis of familial status shall 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.
FAMILY. Includes a single individual.
HANDICAP. With respect to a person:
(1) A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits 1 or more of the person’s major life activities;
(2) A record of having such an impairment; or
(3) Being regarded as having such an impairment, but the term does not include current, illegal use of or addiction to, a controlled substance (as defined in § 102 of the Controlled Substances Act [21 U.S.C. 802]).
PERSON. Includes 1 or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers and fiduciaries.
RESPONDENT.
(1) The person or other entity accused in a complaint of an unfair housing practice; and
(2) Any other person or entity identified in the course of investigation and notified as required with respect to RESPONDENTS so identified under § 93.24.
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.
(Ord. 607, passed 4-14-1997)