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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Applicant” means any person considered for, who requests to be considered for, or who intends to request to be considered for tenancy within a housing accommodation.
(2) “Arrest” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(2).
(3) “Conditional offer” means an offer to rent or lease a rental unit to an applicant that is:
(A) Contingent on the housing provider's subsequent inquiry into the applicant's criminal record; or
(B) Contingent on any other eligibility criteria that the housing provider may utilize.
(4) “Conviction” means a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere.
(5) “Housing accommodation” shall have the same meaning as provided in section § 42-3501.03(14).
(6) “Housing provider” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(15).
(7) “Inquiry” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(8).
(8) “Pending criminal accusation” shall mean “criminal accusation” as that term is defined in § 32-1341(5).
(9) “Rental unit” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(33).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division VII. Property. § 42-3541.01. Definitions. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-vii-property/dc-code-sect-42-3541-01/
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