Discrimination in housing; definitions

44-1015. Discrimination in housing; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context otherwise requires: (a) "Commission" means the Kansas human rights commission. (b) "Real property" means and includes: (1) All vacant or unimproved land; and (2) any building or structure which is occupied or designed or intended for occupancy, or any building or structure having a portion thereof which is occupied or designed or intended for occupancy. (c) "Family" includes a single individual. (d) "Person" means an individual, corporation, partnership, association, labor organization, legal representative, mutual company, joint-stock company, trust, unincorporated organization, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, receiver and fiduciary. (e) "To rent" means to lease, to sublease, to let and otherwise to grant for a consideration the right to occupy premises not owned by the occupant. (f) "Discriminatory housing practice" means any act that is unlawful under K.S.A. 44-1016, 44-1017 or 44-1026, and amendments thereto. (g) "Person aggrieved" means any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or believes that such person will be injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur. (h) "Disability" has the meaning provided by K.S.A. 44-1002 and amendments thereto. (i) "Familial status" means having one or more individuals less than 18 years of age domiciled with: (1) A parent or another person having legal custody of such individual or individuals; or (2) the designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with the written permission of such parent or other person. History: L. 1970, ch. 193, § 1; L. 1991, ch. 147, § 7; L. 1992, ch. 91, § 2; April 23. Revisor's Note: Section was amended twice in 1991 session, see also 44-1015a. Law Review and Bar Journal References: This and following sections compared with federal Fair Housing Act in comment, 26 K.L.R. 255, 267 (1978). "Disability Law: A New Era," David P. Calvert, J.K.T.L.A. Vol. 24, No. 2, 12 (2000). Attorney General's Opinions: Unlawful discriminatory practices; application to Rotary clubs. 87-96. CASE ANNOTATIONS 1. Referred to in determining scope of authority to investigate (dissenting opinion). Kansas Commission on Civil Rights v. Howard, 218 Kan. 248, 257, 544 P.2d 791. Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026