1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Building owner” means an owner of a low-income residential property, including the owner’s agents and assignees.
   2. (2) “Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development, a principal department of the State.
   3. (3) “Lease” means any oral or written agreement, express or implied, creating a landlord and tenant relationship, including any “sublease.”
   4. (4) “Low-income program” means a program of the Department that provides funds or services to provide energy efficiency and energy conservation measures, including weatherization assistance, to buildings occupied by income-eligible households, causing those buildings to become more energy efficient or to increase energy conservation.
   5. (5) “Low-income residential property” means a unit, building, or community of buildings, with residents who qualify for the low-income programs.
   6. (6) “Tenant” means a person lawfully occupying a low-income residential property pursuant to a lease.
   7. (7) “Weatherization assistance” means the installation of materials to protect the interior of a building from outside elements.

Authority: Public Utilities Article, §7-224(e), Annotated Code of

Effective date: September 1, 2025 (52:17 Md. R. 874)