§ 42-3251 — Definitions.

District of Columbia § 42-3251

• Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
• Title 42: Real Property.
• Ch. 32A: Lead Level Test of Water in Multiple Dwellings.

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For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(1) “Dwelling unit” means any habitable room or group of habitable rooms located within a residential building and forming a single unit which is used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, and the preparation and eating of meals; including a bachelor apartment.

(2) “Multiple Dwelling” means any residential building containing 3 or more dwelling units, 3 or more rooming units, or any combination of dwelling or rooming units totaling 3 or more.

(3) “Owner” means any individual, corporation, association, or partnership listed as the legal title holder of record and any owners’ association legally incorporated in accordance with Chapter 9 of Title 29 or Chapter 19 of this title that is the recognized representative of the households in a condominium or cooperative housing building.

(4) “WASA” means the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority established by § 34-2202.02 .

Legislative History

Apr. 8, 2005, D.C. Law 15-303, § 2, 52 DCR 1690; July 2, 2011, D.C. Law 18-378, § 3(ii), 58 DCR 1720