9-2) does not prohibit an owner or a landlord from refusing to rent a rental unit on the basis of a reasonable occupancy standard.(b) For purposes of this section, an occupancy standard is presumed reasonable if:(1) it permits two (2) individuals per bedroom; and(2) the owner or landlord:(A) does not include infants less than one (1) year of age in the individuals per bedroom count under subdivision (1); and(B) increases the number of individuals per unit by considering whether the configuration of a unit includes a:(i) den;(ii) library;(iii) finished basement; or(iv) loft;that could reasonably be used as a sleeping area, unless doing so would violate applicable state and local codes, including fire codes.(c) An owner or landlord is not required to consider a kitchen, dining room, living room, bathroom, hallway, or closet as a sleeping area.As added by P.L.266-2017, SEC.3.
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