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F. Housing for older persons means housing: (1) provided under any State or Federal program that the Secretary of HUD determines is specifically designed and operated to assist elderly persons (as defined in the State -or Federal program); or (2) intended for, and solely occupied by, persons 62 years of age or older; or (3) intended and operated for occupancy by at least one person 55 years or older per unit. The determination as to whether housing qualifies as housing for older persons under this subsection shall be consistent with regulations promulgated by the Secretary of HUD, providing at least the following factors: (1) the existence of significant facilities and services specifically designed to meet the physical or social needs of older persons, or if the provision of such facilities and services is not practicable, that such housing is necessary to provide important housing opportunities for older persons; and (2) that at least 80 percent of the units are occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older per unit; and (3) the publication of, and adherence to, policies and procedures which demonstrate an intent by the owner or manager to provide housing for persons 55 years of age or older. Housing shall not fail to meet the requirements for housing for older persons by reason of: (1) persons residing in such housing as of the date of enactment of the Fair Housing Act of 1988 who do not, meet the age requirements of this subsection; provided that the new occupants of such housing meet such age requirements; or (2) unoccupied units; provided that such units are reserved for occupancy by persons who meet the age requirements of this subsection. G. "Lending institution" means -any bank, savings and loan association, insurance company, or other organization or person regularly engaged in the business of lending money, guaranteeing loans for profit, or otherwise providing financial assistance or insurance in connection with the purchase, sale or rental of dwellings. H. "Person" means one or more individuals, corporations, partnerships, associations, labor organizations, legal representatives, mutual companies, joint stock companies, trusts, unincorporated organizations, trustees, trustees in bankruptcy, receivers or fiduciaries. I. "Purchase" means to obtain a dwelling through a sale. J. "Real estate agent" means a real estate broker or salesman, or a limited real estate broker or salesman, as defined in Section 4735.01 of the Ohio Revised Code. K. "Rent" or "rental" means to lease, sublease, assign or otherwise grant or obtain the right to occupy a dwelling not owned by the occupant in return for consideration, or a contract or option to do any of the foregoing.