Sec. 13-57. - Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates
a different meaning:
Building entrance shall mean 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 shall mean a permit granted by the department of inspection and standards for the
construction of any building or for any substantial alteration or addition thereto,
as provided under the Rhode Island Building Code.
Dwelling unit means a structure or part of a structure that is designed or intended to be used
as a home, residence, or sleeping place by one (1) or more persons.
Elderly person shall mean any person who is at least sixty-two (62) years of age.
Elderly/disabled multi-family housing development shall mean any building, structure, development, or complex of ten (10) 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 disabled
persons.
Landlord shall mean the individual who holds title to any elderly/disabled 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.