Cal. Civ. Code § 22-9.5-2-7
"Discriminatory housing practice" defined
Operative Text
Sec. 7. "Discriminatory housing practice" means an act prohibited by IC 22-9.5-5.
Indiana Code § 22-9.5-2-7 establishes the definition of a 'discriminatory housing practice' by tying it directly to the acts prohibited under IC 22-9.5-5, the substantive enforcement chapter of Indiana's fair housing law. In other words, any conduct that IC 22-9.5-5 forbids qualifies as a discriminatory housing practice under the statute. This definitional provision sets the scope for how the term is used throughout Indiana's fair housing framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-7, property owners and managers should understand that the term 'discriminatory housing practice' carries a precise legal meaning tied to the prohibited acts listed in IC 22-9.5-5. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those specific prohibitions—such as restrictions on advertising, screening, and terms of tenancy—so that their day-to-day practices fall outside the defined category. Staying current with both the definitional provision and the substantive prohibitions it references is a common part of fair housing compliance programs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 22-9.5-2-7 is the definitional anchor that connects the phrase 'discriminatory housing practice' to the concrete list of forbidden acts in IC 22-9.5-5, which means that conduct meeting that definition carries legal consequences under Indiana's fair housing law. Tenants who believe they have experienced such a practice may explore options such as filing a complaint with a relevant fair housing agency, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Indiana fair housing law. Understanding how this definition operates can help tenants assess whether a landlord's conduct falls within the scope of what the statute addresses.
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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