§ 12-160. Definitions.

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For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

Discriminatory housing practice: Any act which is described under sections 12-169—12-171 of this article.

Dwelling: Any improved property, including a mobile home unit, which is used or occupied, or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied as a home or residence.

Family: Includes a single individual.

Person: 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 sub-lease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant.

(Ord. of 9-5-78, § II)

State law reference

Definitions relating to discrimination in housing accommodations, Ga. Code Ann., § 8-3-201.

                    
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