§ 109-2. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings indicated:

ADVERTISING

Printing, circulating, placing or publishing or causing to be placed or published any written statement with respect to the availability of a dwelling for sale or rental.

DISABILITY

A physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities; a record of such an impairment or a condition regarded by others as such an impairment.

HOUSING UNIT

Any building, structure, or portion thereof which is used or occupied, or is intended, arranged or designed to be used or occupied, as the home or residence of one or more persons maintaining a common household.

MARITAL STATUS

Single, married, divorced, separated or widowed.

MILITARY STATUS

A person's participation in the military service of the United States or the military service of the state including, but not limited to, the Army National Guard, the Air National Guard, the New York Naval Militia, the New York Guard, and such additional forces as may be created by the federal or state government as authorized by law.

SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, asexuality, whether actual or perceived, as well as a person's gender identity, self-image, appearance or expression.

[Amended 5-23-2016 by L.L. No. 5-2016]

SOURCE OF INCOME

Payments from any lawful occupation or employment, as well as other payments, including, but not limited to, public assistance, public assistance security agreements, supplemental security income, pensions, annuities, unemployment benefits, government subsidies such as Section 8, or other housing subsidies.

[Amended 5-23-2016 by L.L. No. 5-2016]

Added 5-23-2016 by L.L. No. 5-2016