§ 9.40.030. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

"AIDS" means the condition which occurs when an individual is infected with the virus known as lymphadenopathy-associated virus or human T-lymphotropic virus type III or AIDS-associated retrovirus including, but not limited to, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-related complex (ARC), progressive generalized lymphadenopathy, lymphadenopathy syndrome, asymptomatic infection, and seropositive. The term AIDS shall also include within its meaning anyone who has any medical condition as a result of being infected by any of the above. The term AIDS and the protections of this chapter shall also apply to: any individual who is suspected of, or perceived as having any of the conditions listed herein; any individual who is believed to be at risk of contracting any of the conditions listed herein; or any individual who is believed to associate with persons who have any of the conditions listed herein.

"Business establishment" means any person, organization or entity, however organized, which provides or offers goods, services or accommodations to the general public. An otherwise qualifying establishment which has membership requirements is considered to furnish services to the general public if its membership requirements: (1) consist only of payment of fees; (2) consist of requirements under which a substantial portion of the residents of the city could qualify; (3) consist of an otherwise unlawful business practice.

"Commercial units" means and includes all real properties that are not housing units, and are rented or offered for rent for business, retail, office, industrial, and other commercial purposes, the land and buildings appurtenant thereto, and all privileges, furnishings, and facilities supplied in connection with the use and occupancy thereof, including garage and parking facilities.

"Employer" means every person, organization or entity, including the city and any other public service corporation, and the legal representative of any deceased employer, employing one or more persons, or any person acting as an agent of an employer, directly or indirectly.

"Employment agency" means any person undertaking for compensation to procure employees or opportunities to work.

"Housing services" means and includes services connected with the use or occupancy of a rental unit including, but not limited to, utilities (including light, heat, water, telephone, refuse service), ordinary repairs or replacement, and maintenance, including painting. This term shall also include the provision of elevator service, laundry facilities, janitorial services, resident management, furnishings, food service, parking and any other benefits, privileges or facilities.

"Housing units" means and includes all dwelling units, efficiency units, guest rooms, and suites in the city as defined by other city enactments, rented or offered for rent for living or dwelling purposes, the land and buildings appurtenant thereto, and all housing services, privileges, furnishings, and facilities supplied in connection with the use or occupancy thereof, including garage and parking facilities.

"Labor organization" means any organization which exists and is constituted for the purpose, in whole or in part, or collective bargaining or of dealing with employers concerning grievances, terms or conditions of employment, or of other mutual aid or protection.

Person—Anyone. "Person" and "anyone" mean any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership, or other organization, association or group of persons, however organized.

"Rent" means the consideration, including any bonus, benefits or gratuity, demanded or received by a landlord for or in connection with the use or occupancy of a commercial or rental unit, including but not limited to moneys demanded or paid for the following: meals where required by the landlords as a condition of the tenancy; parking; furnishings; other housing services of any kind; subletting; or security deposits.

(Prior code § 3-21.03)