When used in this Code, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, the following terms shall mean and include:
(a) RSL.
Title 26 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, sections 26-501 through 26-520, as recodified by chapter 907 of the Laws of New York for the year 1985, constituting the New York City Rent Stabilization Law.
(b) ETPA.
The Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974.
(c) State Rent Law.
The New York State Emergency Housing Rent Control Law, commonly referred to as the State Rent Control Law.
(d) City Rent Law.
Title 26 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, sections 26-401 through 26-415, as recodified by chapter 907 of the Laws of New York for the year 1985, constituting the New York City Rent and Rehabilitation Law, commonly referred to as the City Rent Control Law.
(e) PHFL.
The Private Housing Finance Law.
(f) MDL.
The Multiple Dwelling Law.
(g) City Rent and Eviction Regulations.
Regulations adopted and promulgated by the State Division of Housing and Community Renewal pursuant to the City Rent Law, Parts 2200-2211 of Title 9 NYCRR, officially known as the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York.
(h) DHCR.
State Division of Housing and Community Renewal in the Executive Department.
(i) Commissioner.
Commissioner of the DHCR.
(j) City Rent Agency.
DHCR as defined in the City Rent Law.
(k) HPD.
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
(l) Loft Board.