Regulation .02 Definitions.

“Building owner” means an owner of a low-income residential property, including the owner’s agents and assignees.

“Department” means the Department of Housing and Community Development, a principal department of the State.

“Lease” means any oral or written agreement, express or implied, creating a landlord and tenant relationship, including any “sublease.”

“Low-income program” means a program of the Department that provides funds or services to provide energy efficiency and energy conservation measures, including weatherization assistance, to buildings occupied by income-eligible households, causing those buildings to become more energy efficient or to increase energy conservation.

“Low-income residential property” means a unit, building, or community of buildings, with residents who qualify for the low-income programs.

“Tenant” means a person lawfully occupying a low-income residential property pursuant to a lease.

“Weatherization assistance” means the installation of materials to protect the interior of a building from outside elements.