§ 46-31. 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:

Covered multifamily dwelling means:

(1)

A building which consists of four or more units and has an elevator; or

(2)

The ground floor units of a building which consists of four or more units and does not have an elevator.

Discriminatory housing practice means an act that is unlawful under the terms of division 3 of this article.

Dwelling means any building or structure, or portion thereof, which is occupied as, or designed 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 on the land of any such building or structure, or portion thereof.

Familial status is established when an individual who has not attained the age of 18 years is domiciled with:

(1)

A parent or other person having legal custody of such individual; or

(2)

A designee of a parent or other person having legal custody, with the written permission of such parent or other person.

Family includes a single individual.

Handicap means:

(1)

A person has a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities, or he or she has a record of having, or is regarded as having, such physical or mental impairment; or

(2)

A person has a developmental disability as defined in F.S. § 393.063.

To rent means 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. 90-5, § 2, 11-20-1990)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 760.22.

Cross reference

Definitions generally, § 1-2.