§ 13-26. Definitions.

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

Discriminatory housing practice shall mean an act that is unlawful under division 3 of this article.

Dwelling shall mean any building, 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 thereof of any such building, structure or portion thereof.

Family shall include a single individual.

Person shall include one 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.

To rent shall include 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. 90-53, § 2, 10-11-90)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 760.22.

Cross reference

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