The following words and phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be construed as defined in this section unless the context within individual sections clearly indicates otherwise. Words and phrases not defined here shall be construed as defined in Sections 12.03, 57.202, 91.201 et seq., 91.8902, 151.02 and 161.201.
A. Appeals Board. The Board of Fire Commissioners, the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners or the Rent Adjustment Commission, depending on which Enforcement Agency issued the order to vacate.
B. Board of Fire Commissioner. The Appeals Board for the Fire Department.
C. Building and Safety Commission. The Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. The Appeals Board for the Department of Building and Safety.
D. Enforcement Agency. The Departments of Building and Safety, Fire, or Housing of the City of Los Angeles.
E. General Manager. The Superintendent of Building and the General Manager of the Department of Building and Safety or the Superintendent’s or General Manager’s designee, the General Manager of the Los Angeles Housing Department or the General Manager’s designee, and/or the Chief of the Fire Department or the Chief’s designee. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,122, Eff. 8/8/21.)
F. Landlord. An owner, lessor, or sublessor, (including any person firm, corporation, partnership, or other entity) of residential rental property, or their designated agent, representative or successor. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,336, Eff. 7/19/16.)
G. Order To Vacate. Any order or notice to vacate issued by an Enforcement Agency or by a court of law, requiring the vacation of a residential unit as a result of a violation so extensive and of such a nature that the immediate health and safety of the residents is endangered. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,336, Eff. 7/19/16.)
H. Qualified Tenant. Any tenant who has attained age 62; is handicapped as defined in California Health and Safety Code Section 50072 or is disabled as defined in United States Code Title 42, Sec. 423; or is a person residing with and on whom is legally dependent (as determined for federal income tax persons) one or more minor children.
I. The Rent Adjustment Commission (RAC). The Rent Adjustment Commission, or its successor. The Appeals Board for the Los Angeles Housing Department. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,122, Eff. 8/8/21.)