Subd. 1. Coverage.

For purposes of sections 463.15 to 463.26 the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them.

Subd. 2. Building.

"Building" includes any structure or part of a structure.

Subd. 3. Hazardous building or hazardous property.

"Hazardous building or hazardous property" means any building or property, which because of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage, unsanitary condition, or abandonment, constitutes a fire hazard or a hazard to public safety or health.

Subd. 3a. Municipality.

"Municipality" means a county, city, or town.

Subd. 4. Owner, owner of record, and lienholder of record.

"Owner," "owner of record," and "lienholder of record" means a person having a right or interest in property described in subdivision 3 and evidence of which is recorded in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles in the county in which the property is situated.