For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
LOCAL AGENT. An individual, fiduciary, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity who represents the owner of a rental dwelling for purposes of this subchapter.
OWNER. An individual, fiduciary, partnership, association, corporation, or other entity holding legal or equitable title in a rental dwelling.
RENTAL DWELLING or RENTAL PROPERTY. Any residential dwelling, which is in whole or in part occupied by one or more person(s) pursuant to an oral or written agreement for monetary or any other consideration, but which person(s) is not acquiring an ownership interest in the dwelling. It does not include dwellings that are occupied only by members of the owner’s immediate family who do not pay rent.
TENANT. Any person, other than an owner, occupying all or part of a rental dwelling.
(Ord. 3-2011-12, passed 3-21-2012)