DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN IN MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING

Orlando City Code ch. 57, art. IV

in effect

Orlando City Code § 57.31 In General.

Sec. 57.31. - In General. This part shall be known as the City of Orlando ordinance prohibiting discrimination against families with children in multi-family rental housing. It shall be enforced by the Human Relations Official. (Ord. of 8-5-1985, Doc. #19597)

Orlando City Code § 57.32 Definitions.

Sec. 57.32. - Definitions. For purposes of this Chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meaning set forth herein: A. Multi-Family Housing Accommodation means a residential rental unit consisting of one or more rooms in which cooking facilities are available and located in a multi-family complex. B. Minor Child is a person under the age of eighteen (18) years who has not been emancipated in accordance with state law. C. Multi-Family Complex means a housing development with more than four (4) housing accommodations joined by common walls, common entry ways, located on a single building site. (Ord. of 5-6-1985, Doc. #19372; Ord. of 8-5-1985, Doc. #19597)

Orlando City Code § 57.33 Prohibited Activities.

Sec. 57.33. - Prohibited Activities. It shall constitute a violation of this Chapter punishable in accordance with the provisions of Section 1.08 of this Code, for the owner, lessor, sublessor, real estate broker, assignee or other person having the right to rent, lease or sublease any housing accommodation or any agent or employee of such a person to: 1. Evict or refuse to renew a rental agreement on the basis of the tenancy of a minor child, other than for good cause as defined in Florida Statutes § 83.56. 2. To impose any restrictions on the ages of minor children who can reside in said unit for any current residents of said unit; provided specifically, however, that in the event a complex intends to convert partially or totally to an all-adult complex a minimum notice of eighteen (18) months shall be required and deemed sufficient to notify all tenants in said multi-family complex that rental agreements shall not be renewed because the multi-family complex is being converted, in whole or in part, to an all-adult status. This section shall not be construed as authorizing the abrogation of any lease provision or the earlier termination of a lease or as sanctioning any type of retaliatory eviction or other eviction prohibited by Florida Statutes ch. 83. (Ord. of 5-6-1985, Doc. #19372; Ord. of 8-5-1985, Doc. #19597)

Orlando City Code § 57.34 Alternative Relief.

Sec. 57.34. - Alternative Relief. The Human Relations Official of the City of Orlando may seek authorization from the City Council of the City of Orlando to seek injunctive relief to enforce provisions of this part or to halt a violation of this part. (Ord. of 5-6-1985, Doc. #19372; Ord. of 8-5-1985, Doc. #19597)

Orlando City Code § 57.35 Compatibility with Other City Code Chapters, State and Federal Law on Housing Accommodations.

Sec. 57.35. - Compatibility with Other City Code Chapters, State and Federal Law on Housing Accommodations. This Article shall be construed so as to complement existing City Code Chapters, state and federal laws dealing with housing discrimination and this Article shall not be construed to supersede any provision of any other City Code chapter, state law or federal law relating to discrimination in housing or to health, safety and occupancy standards provided for in other laws, ordinances, regulations or rules of any federal, state, or local agency. (Ord. of 5-6-1985, Doc. #19372; Ord. of 8-5-1985, Doc. #19597)

Source: City of Orlando, Florida, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/orlando/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIICICO_CH57DI_ARTIVDIAGFACHMUMIREHOFetched: 11/1/2026