For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APARTMENT HOUSE. Any building or portion thereof which contains three or more dwellings and included residential condominiums.
AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. The County Code Enforcement Department and the County Fire Prevention Bureau. The entities shall have the enforcement authority and responsibility for this subchapter.
DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof which contains not more than two units.
DWELLING UNIT. Any building or portion thereof which contains living facilities, including provisions for sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation for not more than one family, but shall not include single-family residences occupied solely by the owner of the residence and/or the owner's family.
LANDLORD. The owner, lessor or sublessor of the rental dwelling unit or guest room in the building of which it is a part.
LODGING HOUSE. Any building or portion thereof containing not more than five guest rooms where rent is paid in money, goods, labor or otherwise.
MOBILE HOME RENTAL. Any mobile home or manufactured home occupied by or offered for occupancy to an individual as a residence on a rental basis.
SMOKE DETECTOR. A device which senses visible or invisible particles of combustion and conforms to the minimum standards for type, components and maintenance prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
TENANT. A person entitled to occupy a dwelling unit on a rental or lease basis.
(Prior Code, § 6-245) (Ord. 1995-05, passed 4-3-1995)