§ 6-4-1. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Conciliation agreement means a written agreement or statement setting forth the terms of the agreement mutually signed and subscribed to by both the complainant and the respondent and witnessed by a duly authorized enforcing agent who will be so designated by the county council.

Conciliation failure means any failure to obtain a conciliation agreement between the parties to the discrimination charge, or a breach thereof.

Discrimination means any direct or indirect act or practice of exclusion, distinction, restriction, segregation, limitation, refusal or denial, or any other act of discrimination or preference in the treatment of a person because of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or the aiding, abetting, inciting, coercing or compelling thereof.

Discriminatory housing practice means any act which is proscribed under section 6-4-3.

Dwelling means a building or structure, or portion thereof, which is occupied as, or designated 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 or structure or portion thereof.

Family means a household, including servants as well as kin of the householder, and may also be used to designate a single person.

Housing board of appeal and adjustment means that body of citizens duly appointed by the county council to hear, make determinations and issue findings in all cases of discriminatory practices in housing resulting from conciliation failure.

Person includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy and receivers.

To rent includes to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.

(Ord. No. 1-79, 2-1-79; Code 1980, § 6-4-1)

Cross reference

Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-1-2.