Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-2-11
"Person" defined
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Sec. 11. "Person" means one (1) or more individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in cases under Title 11, receivers, and fiduciaries.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-2-11 establishes a broad statutory definition of 'person' for purposes of the fair housing chapter. The term encompasses not only individual human beings but also a wide range of legal entities—including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, trusts, and fiduciaries, among others. This expansive definition determines who can be a covered party—whether as a potential violator or a protected complainant—under the chapter's provisions.
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Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-11, the definition of 'person' is broad enough to cover virtually any ownership or management structure a rental operation might use, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, and trusts. Compliant operators generally ensure that fair housing obligations are understood and followed at every level of their organizational structure, since the entity itself—not just individual employees—can fall within the statute's reach. Property owners and managers operating under any of these recognized legal forms should be aware that the definition applies to them as fully as it does to individual landlords.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-11 defines 'person' broadly, which means that tenants and prospective tenants are also covered as 'persons' under Indiana's fair housing law—not just the landlords or entities they deal with. This matters because it clarifies who may bring or be subject to a fair housing claim under the chapter. Tenants who believe their rights under this chapter have been violated may explore options such as filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand how this definition applies to their situation.
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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