§ 22-20. 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 means an act that is unlawful under sections 22-36 through 22-38.

Dwelling means any building, structure or portion thereof which is occupied as, or designed and intended for occupancy as a residence by one or more families or 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.

Marital status means an individual's status as to single, married, divorced, widowed or separated person.

Parenthood means a person's status as a parent or legal guardian of a child under the age of 18 years.

Person includes one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, fiduciaries and any other organization or entity of whatever character.

Physical or mental disability means any physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Senior adult means a person 55 years of age or older.

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

(Code 1990, ch. 4, § 7(B); Ord. of 10-9-1979; Ord. No. 97-08-19-16, 8-19-1997)

State law reference

Definitions, V.T.C.A., Property Code § 301.003.