Geneva — Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-2
DEFINITIONS:
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For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply: COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMISSION: | That commission which was created by section 3-7-1 of this code. REAL ESTATE: | Any building, structure or portion thereof in the city which is intended to be occupied as a residence, an apartment, a place of business or office, and vacant land within the corporate limits of the city. REAL ESTATE BROKER: | Any person, association, copartnership or corporation who or which, for compensation or valuable consideration, sells or offers for sale, buys or offers to buy, or negotiates the purchase or sale or exchange of real estate, or who leases or offers to lease, or rents or offers for rent any real estate, or negotiates leases thereof or of the improvements thereon for another.
Geneva Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-2 establishes the working vocabulary for the city's fair housing chapter by defining three key terms. 'Real estate' covers residential, commercial, and office buildings as well as vacant land within Geneva's city limits. 'Real estate broker' encompasses any individual or entity that, for compensation, buys, sells, leases, rents, or negotiates transactions involving real estate on behalf of another party, while 'Community Relations Commission' refers to the body established under § 3-7-1 of the city code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating within Geneva should be aware that § 6-6-2 sets the definitional foundation for the entire fair housing chapter, meaning these terms govern how subsequent obligations and prohibitions are interpreted. Because 'real estate' includes residential buildings, apartments, and commercial spaces, operators across multiple property types may fall within the chapter's scope. Those who also negotiate leases or rentals for compensation on behalf of others may additionally qualify as 'real estate brokers' under this section, which can carry distinct responsibilities elsewhere in the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Geneva Title 6 Ch. 6 Fair Housing § 6-6-2 is important for tenants because the definitions here shape the protections available throughout the fair housing chapter — for instance, confirming that apartments and residential buildings are covered 'real estate.' Understanding that the Community Relations Commission, defined by reference to § 3-7-1, is the body connected to this chapter can help tenants identify where to direct questions or complaints about fair housing concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Geneva's municipal code can help explain how these definitions interact with the substantive rights found in later sections of the chapter.
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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