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District of Columbia Code Division VII. Property. § 42-3404. a. Definitions.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

For purposes of this subchapter, the term:

(1) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development, or any successor agency.

(2) “Owner” means:

(A) Any person, any one of a number of persons, or any entity in whom is vested all or any part of the beneficial ownership, dominion, or title of a housing accommodation;  or

(B) The committee, conservator, or legal guardian of a person described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph who is non compos mentis, a minor child, or otherwise under a disability.

(3) “Qualified Purchaser” means any person certified by the Mayor pursuant to § 42-3404.02d, or an agency or instrumentality of the District.

(4)(A) “Tenant” means any person or persons who, under the terms of a current or expired written lease or other rental agreement, are entitled to occupy the housing accommodation and are liable to the owner for the payment of rent.

(B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the definition of “tenant” for purposes of any other law.

<Text of par. (5) applicable upon its inclusion in an approved budget and financial plan. >

(5) “Tenant support provider” means:

(A) Any person or organization certified by the Mayor pursuant to  42-3404.02c;  or

(B) The Office of the Tenant Advocate, as established by § 42-3531.05.

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