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Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-28

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Operative Text

Ashland — Ch. 20 Human Relations § 20-28
This article shall not apply to the rental of any room or dwelling unit in any owner-occupied dwelling which consists of more than one but less than five dwelling units. As used herein, the term "dwelling unit" means one or more rooms which are arranged, designed, or used as living quarters for one family or one individual. The term "owner" includes the spouse or any lineal descendant or ancestor of the owner.
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Plain English

Section 20-28 of Ashland's Chapter 20 Human Relations carves out an exemption from the article's requirements for certain small, owner-occupied rental properties. Specifically, the human relations protections described in the article do not apply when the property has between two and four dwelling units and the owner (or their spouse, child, grandchild, parent, or grandparent) lives in one of those units. A 'dwelling unit' under this provision means any room or set of rooms arranged or used as living quarters for one family or individual.

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For Property Managers

Under § 20-28, operators of small owner-occupied buildings — those with two, three, or four total dwelling units where the owner or a qualifying family member resides on-site — fall outside the scope of this article's requirements. Compliant operators in this category typically document their owner-occupancy status and understand which family relationships (spouse, lineal descendants, and ancestors) qualify under the provision's definition of 'owner.' Operators whose properties do not meet all conditions of § 20-28 should be aware that the exemption would not apply and the full article's requirements would govern their rentals.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 20-28 limits the reach of Ashland's Chapter 20 Human Relations article by exempting certain owner-occupied small rental properties from its protections. Tenants renting in a building with two to four units where the owner or a close family member lives on-site may find that the article's protections do not extend to their tenancy. Tenants who are uncertain whether their building qualifies for this exemption may benefit from reviewing the full article, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with the Ashland city offices for clarification.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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