1. (a) For purposes of this subchapter, the term:

   1. (1) "Department" means the Department of Housing and Community Development, or any successor agency.

   2. (2) "Owner" means:

      1. (A) Any person, any one of a number of persons, or any entity in whom is vested all or any part of the beneficial ownership, dominion, or title of a housing accommodation; or
      2. (B) The committee, conservator, or legal guardian of a person described in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph who is non compos mentis, a minor child, or otherwise under a disability.
   3. (3) "Qualified Purchaser" means any person certified by the Mayor pursuant to § 42-3404.02d, or an agency or instrumentality of the District.".

   4. (4)

      1. (A) "Tenant" means any person or persons who, under the terms of a current or expired written lease or other rental agreement, are entitled to occupy the housing accommodation and are liable to the owner for the payment of rent.
      2. (B) Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the definition of "tenant" for purposes of any other law.".
   5. (5) Not Funded.

Applicability of D.C. Law 26-80: § 701(a) of D.C. Law 26-80 provided that the creation of paragraph (5) of this section by § 301(a) of D.C. Law 26-80 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.

History

Sept. 10, 1980, D.C. Law 3-86, § 401a

Dec. 31, 2025, D.C. Law 26-80, § 301(a)

Applicability

Applicability of D.C. Law 26-80: § 701(a) of D.C. Law 26-80 provided that the creation of paragraph (5) of this section by § 301(a) of D.C. Law 26-80 is subject to the inclusion of the law’s fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan. Therefore that amendment has not been implemented.