(s) Substantial Rehabilitation. The renovation, alteration or remodeling of residential units of 50 or more years of age which have been condemned or which do not qualify for certificates of occupancy or which require substantial renovation in order to conform the building to contemporary standards for decent, safe and sanitary housing. Substantial rehabilitation may vary in degree from gutting and extensive reconstruction to extensive improvements that cure substantial deferred maintenance. Cosmetic improvements alone such as painting, decorating and minor repairs, or other work which can be performed safely without having the unit vacated do not qualify as substantial rehabilitation.
(t) Tenant. A person entitled by written or oral agreement, sub-tenancy approved by the landlord, or by sufferance, to occupy a residential dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.
(u) Tenant-Based Rental Assistance. Rental assistance provided directly to a tenant or directly to a landlord on behalf of a particular tenant, which includes but shall not be limited to certificates, vouchers, and subsidies issued pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended (42 U.S.C. Section 1437f), or the HOPWA program (24 CFR Part 574).
(v) Utilities. The term "utilities" shall refer to gas and electricity exclusively.
(w) Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Stalking.
(1) "Victim of domestic violence or sexual assault or stalking" means any person who has been, or is currently being, subjected to one or more of the following:
(A) "Domestic violence," as defined in Section 13700 of the Penal Code or Section 6211 of the Family Code;
(B) "Sexual assault'' as defined in Sections 261, 261.5, 262, 286, 288a, or 289 of the Penal Code; or