Sec. 13-302. Definitions

Abatement means the removal or correction, including demolition, of any condition at a property that violates the provisions of this Code, as well as the making of such other improvements or corrections as are needed to effect the rehabilitation of the property or structure. Abatement does not include closing or sealing or other physical securing of the structure.

Director refers to the Director of the Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement.

Interested party means any person or entity that possesses any legal or equitable interest of record in the property, including, but not limited to, the holder of any lien or encumbrance of record on the property.

Property means real property and all improvements thereon including edifices, structures, buildings, units, or part thereof used or intended to be used for residential purposes, including attached and detached single-family units, multifamily structures, and mixed-use structures which have one or more residential units.