Section 7-101 - Definitions.
§ 7-101. Definitions.
(a) In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 9-101(a).
No changes are made.
(b) Assisted household.- "Assisted household" means one or more individuals who occupy a rental unit in an assisted project.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from the first clause of former Art. 83B, § 9-101(b).
Defined Terms.
"Assisted project" § 7-101
(c) Assisted project.- "Assisted project" means a property that qualifies under § 7-105 of this subtitle.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is added to provide a convenient reference to "assisted project".
(d) Assisted unit.- "Assisted unit" means a dwelling unit that is in an assisted project and is subject to regulatory requirements regarding:
(1) the rent the owner may charge; or
(2) the maximum annual income of the household occupying the unit.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 9-101(d).
In item (2) of this subsection, the reference to "household" is substituted for the former reference to "tenant" to clarify that the maximum annual income is of all who live in the unit.
Also in item (2) of this subsection, the former clause "which may depend upon the income of the tenant for assisted projects where a given percentage of the total number of units are required to be occupied by income qualifying tenants" is deleted as surplusage.
Defined Terms.
"Assisted project" § 7-101
(e) Designated household.- "Designated household" means a household that qualifies under § 7-213 of this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language added to provide a convenient reference to "designated household".
(f) Notice of intent.- "Notice of intent" means a notice of intent to take a protected action in accordance with Subtitle 2 of this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language added to provide a convenient reference to a notice of intent to take protected action.
Defined Terms.
"Protected action" § 7-101
(g) Owner.- "Owner" means a person who holds legal title to an assisted project or any mortgagee in possession, receiver, trustee, or other person that may take a protected action.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 9-101(g).
The former phrase "or combination of persons" is deleted as implicit in the reference to "person".
The former defined term "property owner" is deleted because that term is not used in this title.
The Housing and Community Development Article Review Committee notes, for consideration by the General Assembly, that in this subsection the definition of the term "owner" does not expressly include a mortgagor, the person for whom the term "owner", as used in this title, is primarily intended. "Owner" is defined to mean in part a person who holds legal title to the assisted project, but it is the mortgagee who holds legal title to mortgaged property. A mortgagor holds only equitable title. This definition of "owner" may cover "mortgagor" only if it is concluded that the reference to "other person that may take a protected action" implicitly includes a mortgagor.
Defined Terms.
"Assisted project" § 7-101
"Person" § 1-101
"Protected action" § 7-101
(h) Owner's offer.- "Owner's offer" means the written offer made by the owner to parties having a right of first purchase under § 7-204 of this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 9-101(h).
The only changes are in style.
(i) Project-based § 8 rental assistance.-
(1) "Project-based § 8 rental assistance" means federal rental assistance under § 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, 42 U.S.C. § 1437f, to the owner or lender of a housing project under a new construction program, a substantial rehabilitation program, a loan management assistance program, or a property disposition program.
(2) "Project-based § 8 rental assistance" does not include rental assistance made directly to a tenant under existing certificate or voucher programs.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 83B, § 9-101(i).
(j) Protected action.- "Protected action" means a sale, conveyance, transfer, prepayment, termination, failure to renew, or expiration under § 7-102(a) of this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 9-101(j).
The only changes are in style.
(k) Relocation expenses.- "Relocation expenses" means costs incurred to:
(1) hire contractors, labor, vehicles, or equipment to transport personal property;
(2) pack and unpack personal property;
(3) disconnect and reconnect utilities, such as water, telephone, gas, or electric, and to perform related services;
(4) disconnect and install personal property;
(5) insure personal property to be moved;
(6) pay rental application fees and make security deposits; and
(7) pay other costs that the Secretary determines are reasonable.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 9-101(k).
In item (3) of this subsection, the reference to "perform" related services is added for clarity.
The only other changes are in style.
Defined Terms.
"Secretary" § 1-101
(l) Tenant protection assistance.- "Tenant protection assistance" means payments to, and extensions of leases for, the occupant or former occupant of an assisted unit in connection with a protected action as required under § 7-212 of this title.
Revisor's Note.
This subsection formerly was Art. 83B, § 9-101(n).
The only changes are in style.
Defined Terms.
"Assisted unit" § 7-101
"Protected action" § 7-101
[An. Code 1957, art. 83B, § 9-101(a), (b), (d), (g)-(k), (n); 2005, ch. 26, § 2.]