§ 10-2. Definitions.

(a) In general.

The following words have the meanings indicated unless their context requires otherwise.

(b) Commissioner.

"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development.

"Condominium" and "condominium regime" mean property established as a condominium regime under Title 11 of the State Real Property Article.

(d) Condominium unit; unit.

(1) "Condominium unit" and "unit" mean a 3-dimensional space identified as such in the declaration and on the condominium plat the boundaries of which are established in accordance with Title 11 of the State Real Property.

(2) A unit may include 2 or more non-contiguous spaces.

(e) Conversion.

"Conversion" means the subjection of a property which was previously rental facility to a condominium regime.

(f) Designated household.

"Designated household" shall include a household with a senior citizen who:

(1) is at least 60 years old on the date the conversion notice is given, as required by § 11-102.1 of the State Real Property; and

(2) has lived in the household at least 12 months preceding the giving of the notice.

(g) Developer.

"Developer" means any person who subjects his/her property to a condominium regime.

(h) Landlord.

"Landlord" means:

(1) the owner, the owner's agent, lessor, or sublessor of the dwelling unit or the property of which it is a part; and

(2) in addition, any person authorized to exercise any aspect of the management of the premises except those persons engaged solely in custodial and maintenance functions.

(i) {Repealed}

(j) Real Property Article.

"Real Property Article" means the Real Property Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(k) Rental facility.

"Rental facility":

(1) means any structure, or combination of related structures and appurtenances, operated as a single entity, containing 5 or more dwelling units, which the operator thereof provides for; but

(2) may not be construed to mean:

(i) any transient facility such as boarding houses, tourist homes, inns, motels, hotels, hospitals, medical facilities, or school dormitories; or

(ii) any facilities operated for religious or eleemosynary purposes.