§ 8C-1 Definitions.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 13, § 8C-1 (2026)
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(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings specified.
(b)Dwelling unit.
“Dwelling unit” has the meaning stated in § 202.2 of the <cite data-path="|building-codes|VII">Property Maintenance Code</cite> of Baltimore City.
(c)Landlord.
(1)In general.
“Landlord” means an owner, lessor, sublessor, assignee, or agent of any other person receiving or entitled to receive rents or benefits for the use or occupancy of any dwelling unit.
(2)Inclusions.
“Landlord” includes any person who has an option to buy or who has entered into a contract to buy any dwelling with the intent to offer the dwelling unit for rent.
(d)Person.
(1)In general.
“Person” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(a)">§ 1-107(a) {“Person: In general”}</cite> of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>.
(2)Qualified inclusion of governmental entities.
Notwithstanding <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107|(b)">§ 1-107(b) {“Person: Exclusion”}</cite> of the <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>, in this subtitle “person” also includes, except as used in <cite data-path="|13|§8C-6">§ 8C-6 {“Penalties”} of this subtitle</cite>, a governmental entity or an instrumentality or unit of a governmental entity.
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