Inverness CHAPTER 15 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING CODE § 3-15-4
DEFINITIONS
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A. Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall have the meaning hereafter described: ADMINISTRATOR: Means the Village Administrator who is charged with the administration and enforcement of this chapter, or any duly authorized representative. AGENT: Means a person authorized to act for and under the direction of another person when dealing with third parties. OWNER: Means any person, agent, operator, firm, or corporation having a legal or equitable interest in the property; or recorded in the official records of the County or Municipality as holding title to the property; or otherwise having control of the property, including the guardian of the estate of any such person and the executor or administrator of the estate of such person if ordered to take possession of real property by a court having jurisdiction. PROPERTY AGENT: Means a person, operator, firm, partnership, corporation, or other legal entity designated in writing by the property owner to the Administrator to manage a rental residential property, including the authority to receive notices or citations. RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT: Means a residential dwelling unit let or intended to be let for rent or lease. It does not include an owner-occupied dwelling unit. RENTAL RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY: Means the lot and rental residential dwelling unit or units on that lot. TENANT: Means an occupant of a rental residential dwelling unit. B. Words or phrases as used in this chapter and not herein defined shall be defined as provided by the Building Code of the Village as adopted and amended in title 4, chapter 3 of this Code or the Village's Property Maintenance Code. (Ord. 18-994, 6-12-2018)
Section 3-15-4 of Inverness's Residential Rental Housing Code establishes the foundational definitions that govern how key terms are interpreted throughout Chapter 15. It identifies who qualifies as an 'Owner,' 'Tenant,' 'Agent,' and 'Property Agent,' and clarifies what constitutes a 'Rental Residential Dwelling Unit' and 'Rental Residential Property.' Any term not defined here defaults to the meaning provided in the Village's Building Code or Property Maintenance Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-15-4, property owners and operators should be aware that the code casts a broad net when defining 'Owner,' encompassing not just titleholders but also those with equitable interests or control over a property. Compliant operators who use a management company or representative typically designate that party in writing to the Village Administrator as a 'Property Agent,' ensuring that entity is authorized to receive official notices and citations on their behalf. Understanding these definitions is foundational to meeting all other obligations set out in Chapter 15.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 3-15-4 defines 'Tenant' as any occupant of a rental residential dwelling unit, which is the basis for determining who holds rights and protections under Inverness's Chapter 15 Residential Rental Housing Code. Notably, owner-occupied units are excluded from the definition of 'Rental Residential Dwelling Unit,' which may affect whether certain protections apply in a given living arrangement. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Village's Building Code and Property Maintenance Code for additional context.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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