Rushville — Ch. 29 Fair Housing Ordinance § 29-2
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Unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following terms shall have the meaning as described in this section and as used in this chapter. Decent, sanitary, healthful, standard living quarters. "Decent, sanitary, healthful standard living quarters" is housing which is in sound, clean, and weather tight condition in conformance with applicable local, state and national codes. Discriminate. The terms "discriminate" or "discrimination" mean any difference expressed in any way toward a person or persons in the terms of the sale, exchange, lease, rental or financing for housing accommodation and/or real property in regard to such sale, exchange, rental, lease or finance because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability of such person. Financial institution. The term "financial institution" means any person, institution or business entity of any kind which loans money to persons and receives as security for said loans a secured interest of any kind in the real property of the borrower. Housing accommodation. The term "housing accommodation" includes any building, structure, or portion thereof which is used or occupied, maintained, arranged or designed to be used or occupied as a home, residence or sleeping place of one or more human beings, or any real estate so used, designed or intended for such use. Owner. An "owner" means any person/persons who hold legal or equitable title to, or own any beneficial interest in any real property or who hold legal or equitable title to shares of, or hold any beneficial interest in any real estate cooperative which owns any real property and/or housing accommodations. Real estate broker. The term "real estate broker" means any person, partnership, association, corporation and/or agent thereof, who for a fee or other valuable consideration offers, sells, purchases, exchanges or rents, or negotiates for the sale, purchase, exchange or rental of a housing accommodation and/or real property of another. Real property. The term "real property" means any real estate, vacant land, building, structure or housing accommodations within the corporate limits of the City of Rushville.
Section 29-2 of Rushville's Chapter 29 Fair Housing Ordinance establishes the foundational definitions that govern how the rest of the chapter is interpreted and applied. Key terms such as 'discrimination,' 'housing accommodation,' 'owner,' 'real estate broker,' and 'real property' are each given specific meanings that apply throughout the ordinance. For example, 'discrimination' under this section covers differences in treatment related to the sale, rental, lease, exchange, or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered by Rushville's fair housing protections.
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Under § 29-2 of the Rushville Fair Housing Ordinance, property owners — defined broadly to include anyone holding legal, equitable, or beneficial title to real property or housing accommodations — are subject to the chapter's anti-discrimination requirements. Compliant operators generally ensure that their practices in renting, leasing, selling, or financing housing do not treat individuals differently on the basis of any characteristic listed in the ordinance's definition of 'discrimination.' Because the definitions in § 29-2 extend to real estate brokers and financial institutions as well, operators who work with agents or lenders should be aware that those parties are also covered entities under this framework.
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Section 29-2 of Rushville's Ch. 29 Fair Housing Ordinance defines the terms that establish who is protected and what conduct is covered under the city's fair housing rules. Tenants should be aware that 'discrimination' under this section encompasses a wide range of housing transactions — including rentals and leases — and covers protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, and disability. Individuals who believe they have experienced unequal treatment in a housing transaction covered by these definitions may consider documenting the conduct, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring complaint processes available under the broader ordinance.
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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