9-11.1 Definitions.
For the purpose of this Section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
BUILDING ENTRANCE. An entrance providing access from outside the building or from an entry vestibule to an interior corridor, lobby or stairway which leads to an individual dwelling unit.
BUILDING PERMIT. A permit granted by the Inspectional Services Department for the construction of any building or for any substantial alteration or addition thereto, as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 143, Section 1.
DWELLING UNIT. The part of a building that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one or more persons who maintain a household.
ELDERLY PERSON. Any person who is at least 62 years of age.
HANDICAPPED PERSON. Any person who is physically handicapped as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 22, Section 13A or mentally handicapped as defined by 29 U.S.C. § 705(20).
ELDERLY/HANDICAPPED MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT. Any building, structure, development or complex of ten or more dwelling units under common ownership, rented or offered for rent for dwelling purposes within the city, which is specifically designed or designated for rental by elderly or handicapped persons.
LANDLORD. The individual who holds title to any elderly/handicapped multi-family housing development including, without limitation, a partnership, corporation or trust. For purposes of this Section, the rights and duties of the LANDLORD hereunder shall be the obligation of anyone who manages, controls or customarily accepts rent on behalf of the LANDLORD.