Sec. 26-20. Definitions.

In this Article, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

Department means the Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Director means the Director of the Department or the Director’s designee.

Fit for occupancy means ready for immediate occupancy as a residence.

Occupied means the use of one’s dwelling as a residence on a regular basis.

Public nuisance has the same meaning as in Section 26-2.

Vacant dwelling means residential real property improved by a dwelling which is not occupied. A vacant dwelling includes a unit in a condominium. A dwelling is only a vacant dwelling if the Director determines that there is no resident for which an intent to return and occupy the dwelling can be shown. To determine whether a dwelling is vacant the Director must consider: