For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING UNIT. One or more rooms in a multi-family rental dwelling structure or portion thereof arranged, designed and used as a residence or living quarters by one or more persons and containing therein bathroom and kitchen facilities.
MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL DWELLING STRUCTURE. A dwelling structure containing three or more dwelling units which are held for rental to a non-owner. A multi-family rental dwelling structure consists of both dwelling units and common areas.
OWNER. The owner, lessor, sublessor or landlord of a dwelling unit or the building of which it is a part. An owner can be one or more persons, a corporation, a partnership or any other legal entity, jointly or severally, in whom or which is vested all or part of the legal title to a multi-family rental dwelling structure, or all or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of a multi-family rental dwelling structure, including a mortgage holder in possession.
(2000 Code, § 15.32.010)