§ 93.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   AGGRIEVED PERSON. Any person who (I.C. 22-9.5-2-2):

      (1)   Claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice; or

      (2)   Believes that such person will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur.

   COMMISSION. The Civil Rights Commission, or to a local agency designated by an ordinance adopted under I.C. 22-9.5-4-1.

   COMPLAINANT. Under I.C. 22-9.5-2-4, a person, including the Civil Rights Commission, who files a complaint under I.C. 22-9.5-6.

   DISABLED.

      (1)   With respect to a person:

         (a)   A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one, or more, of such person’s major life activities;

         (b)   A record of having such an impairment; or

         (c)   Being regarded as having such an impairment.

      (2)   The term DISABLED shall not include the current illegal use of, or addiction to, a controlled substance, as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 802 (I.C. 22-9-5-6), nor does the term DISABLED include an individual solely because that individual is a transvestite.

(I.C. 22-9-5-6)

   DISCRIMINATORY HOUSING PRACTICES. An act that is unlawful under §§ 93.03 and 93.04 of this chapter or I.C. 22-9.5-5.

   FAMILIAL STATUS. One or more individuals (who have not attained the age of 18 years) being domiciled with a parent, or another person having legal custody of such individual, or the written permission of such parent or other person. The protections afforded against discrimination on this 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.

   PERSON. One or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, non-incorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in cases under U.S.C. Title 11, receivers, and fiduciaries.

   TO RENT. To lease, to sublease, to let, or to otherwise grant for a consideration the right to occupy the premises not owned by the occupant.

(Ord. 1994-9, passed 8-8-1994)