As used in this article, the following terms are defined as follows:
"Bedding" means any mattress, box spring, foundation, or studio couch made in whole or part from new or secondhand fabric, filling material, or other textile product or material and which can be used for sleeping or reclining purposes.
"Commissioner" means the commissioner of public health.
"Dwelling unit", "landlord", "rent" and "tenant" have the meaning ascribed to those terms in Section 5-12-030.
"Multiple rental unit building" means a building which contains two or more rental units. A "multiple rental unit building" does not include a condominium or cooperative building.
"Pest Management Professional" means a person who: (i) is licensed, registered or certified by the State of Illinois to perform pest control services pursuant to the Structural Pest Control Act, 235 ILCS 235: (ii) has attended courses or undergone training for the proper method for the extermination of bed bugs; and (iii) follows National Pest Management Association Best Practices for the extermination of bed bugs.
"Rental unit" means any dwelling unit which is not owner occupied and is held out for rent to tenants, including any single family home held out for rent to tenants.
(Added Coun. J. 6-5-13, p. 55787, § 5)