Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 5-101
This is the official text of Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 5-101, part of Maryland’s Code, Housing and Community Development — governs housing programs and community development.
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§5–101.
Official statutory text
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs.
(c) “Office” means the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs.
(d) (1) “Tenant” means a residential tenant.
(2) “Tenant” includes:
(i) a subtenant;
(ii) a lessee;
(iii) a sublessee; and
(iv) any other individual, other than an owner, who is entitled to the possession or occupancy, or the benefits of possession or occupancy, of any residential rental unit in the State.
(b) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs.
(c) “Office” means the Office of Tenant and Landlord Affairs.
(d) (1) “Tenant” means a residential tenant.
(2) “Tenant” includes:
(i) a subtenant;
(ii) a lessee;
(iii) a sublessee; and
(iv) any other individual, other than an owner, who is entitled to the possession or occupancy, or the benefits of possession or occupancy, of any residential rental unit in the State.
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