Sandoval — Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code § 21-5-2

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Sandoval — Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code § 21-5-2
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 Code:
“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 (1) 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, or collects rental for the use of 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 Village.
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Plain English

Section 21-5-2 of Sandoval's Art. 21-V Fair Housing Code establishes the working definitions for key terms used throughout the Fair Housing Code. These definitions set the boundaries for concepts such as discrimination, housing accommodation, real property, and the roles of owners, financial institutions, and real estate brokers. The definitions are intended to ensure consistent interpretation of the Code's requirements and protections across all contexts in which they appear.

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For Property Managers

Under § 21-5-2, property owners and managers should be aware that the Code's definition of 'owner' is broad, encompassing anyone holding legal, equitable, or beneficial title to real property or housing accommodations within the Village. The definition of 'discriminate' covers any differential treatment in the sale, exchange, lease, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. Operators who engage in or oversee any of these transactions should ensure their practices align with the full scope of these defined terms as applied throughout the Fair Housing Code.

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

For Tenants

Section 21-5-2 defines the terms that shape tenant protections throughout Sandoval's Fair Housing Code, including a broad definition of 'discrimination' that covers differential treatment in rental transactions based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, creed, or disability. The definition of 'housing accommodation' is also expansive, covering virtually any structure used or designed as a residence. Tenants who believe they have experienced treatment that falls within the Code's definition of discrimination may consider documenting the conduct, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or exploring complaint options available under the broader Fair Housing Code.

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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