# bool Settlement::IsIndependent()

[Family: Settlement](/imperivm/en/CKS/familias/settlement/)

## Exact signature

```text
bool Settlement::IsIndependent()
```

## Description

Returns true when the resolved settlement has linked owner code 14 or 15.

## Parameters and return type

**Return type:** `bool`

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This signature takes no additional arguments.

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