SEC. 162.02. DEFINITIONS.

   (Added by Ord. No. 173,810, Eff. 4/16/01.)

   The following words and phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be construed as defined in this section. Words and phrases not defined here shall be construed as defined in Sections 161.201, 151.02, and 12.03, in that order of priority, if defined there.

   DEPARTMENT. Refers to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD); Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID); and all other successor entities. (Added by Ord. No. 184,446, Eff. 9/28/16.)

   ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. The Department of Health Services of the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Housing Department, California Department of Housing and Community Development, and all their successors, and/or any other governmental agency that inspects rental units for the purpose of compliance with health, safety, or housing laws. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,122, Eff. 8/8/21.)

   ORDER. Any order or notice to comply, correct or abate a condition or violation issued by an Enforcement Agency.

   RAC. The Rent Adjustment Commission, or its successor.

   REAP. The Rent Escrow Account Program provided in this article, including the escrow account and the rent reduction.