§ 1331 - Definitions - Vermont Statutes

§ 1331. Definitions

As used in this subchapter

(1) "Comparable housing" means housing that is decent, safe, sanitary and in compliance with all local and state housing codes, and provided with facilities equivalent to those provided by the landlord in the dwelling unit in which the tenant then resides in regard to each of the following: apartment size, rent range, major kitchen and bathroom facilities, special facilities necessary for the handicapped or infirmed, and desirability of neighborhood, school facilities or area.

(2) "Conversion" means a change in character of residential real property from a rental to an ownership basis. A common interest community, stock cooperative or similar arrangement shall be deemed such a change in character of ownership.

(3) "Declarant" means any person who offers for transfer ownership interests in a common interest community as part of an initial common promotional plan.

(4) "Elder tenant" means a tenant who is 62 years of age or older.

(5) "Handicapped tenant" means a tenant who has a physical or mental impairment which restricts one or more major life activities, including functions such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning or working.

(6) "Low income tenant household" means a household having an income not exceeding 80 percent of median income for area of residence as set forth in regulations promulgated from time-to-time by the department of housing and urban development pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1437 et seq. (Added 1985, No. 175 (Adj. Sess.), § 5; amended 1997, No. 104 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1999.)