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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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Control of an Owner means directly or indirectly owning, controlling, or
holding with power to vote, 20% or more of outstanding voting securities issued by,
or other ownership interests in, that Owner, by a Person, and any spouse or domestic
partner or Affiliate of that Person, other than one that holds such securities or
ownership interests as a fiduciary or agent without sole discretionary power to vote
the securities or ownership interests, or solely to secure a debt, if that Person
has not, either solely or with others, exercised the power to vote or otherwise
exercise management control over that Owner.

Effective Date means the Effective Date as set forth in Sec. 12-507 of this
Article.

General Assistance program means the service administered by a municipality
for the immediate aid of persons who are unable to provide the basic necessities
essential to maintain themselves or their families and as further defined in 22
M.R.S. § 4301(5), as may be amended from time to time.
 Housing Services means those services that the Landlord was contractually
required to provide as of the date on which the currently effective Base Rent for
that Housing Unit was established, in connection with a Lease Tenancy or Tenancy at
Will in a Housing Unit, which may include, but are not limited to: repairs;
replacement; maintenance; painting; light; heat; water; elevator service; laundry
facilities and privileges; janitor service; trash removal; furnishings; appliances;
telephone; parking; any rights permitted the Tenant under the terms of a Lease or
Rental Agreement, including the right to have a specific number of occupants and the
right to keep pets; and any other benefits, privileges or facilities.