§ 22-18. Definitions.

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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:

Council means the board of county commissioners.

Discriminatory housing practice means an act that is unlawful under section 22-23, 22-27, or 22-28.

Dwelling means 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 thereon of any such building, structure, or portion thereof.

Family includes a single individual.

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.

(Code 1988, § 12-16; Ord. No. 85-3, § 2; Ord. No. 89-28, § 2)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 760.22.

                    
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