§ 9-1 Definitions.

For the purposes of this subtitle, certain words, terms and phrases, and their derivatives, shall be construed and given the meaning specified in this section.

“Floodplain District” means the Floodplain District and Subdistricts established under the Floodplain Management Code, City Code <cite data-path="|7">Article 7 {“Natural Resources”}</cite>, Division I {“Floodplain Management”}.

“Landlord” means an owner, lessor, sublessor, assignee, any agent thereof or any other person receiving or entitled to receive rents or benefits for the use or occupancy of any residential rental unit within the City of Baltimore.

“Owner” means any person or entity having legal or equitable title to 1 or more rental units.

“Purchaser” means anyone who purchases 1 or more rental units.

“Tenant” means a tenant, subtenant, lessee, sublessee, or other person entitled to the possession of any rental unit owned by another person, and of whom the landlord of said unit has actual knowledge.