Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
BOROUGH
Borough of Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
CODE
Any code or ordinance adopted, enacted and/or in effect in
and for the Borough of Verona concerning fitness for habitation or
the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use or appearance
of any premises or dwelling unit. Included within, but not limited
by, this definition are the following, which are in effect as of the
date of enactment of this article: Uniform Construction Code, International
Property Maintenance Code, BOCA Basic Building Code; BOCA Basic Property
Maintenance Code; BOCA Basic Fire Prevention Code; National Electrical
Code; Floodplain Management Ordinance; Weed and Vegetation Control
Ordinance; Sidewalk Maintenance and Ice Removal Ordinance; Solid Waste
and Recycling Ordinance; Zoning Ordinance; and any duly enacted amendment
or supplement to any of the above and any new enactment falling within
this definition.
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The duly appointed Code Enforcement Officer(s) having charge
of the Office of Code Enforcement of the Borough of Verona, and any
assistants or deputies thereof.
COMMON AREA
In multiple-unit dwellings, space which is not part of a
regulated rental unit and which is shared with other occupants of
the dwelling whether they reside in regulated dwelling units or not.
Common areas shall be considered as part of the premises for purposes
of this article.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
Any form of conduct, action, incident or behavior perpetrated,
caused or permitted by an occupant or visitor of a regulated dwelling
unit that is so loud, untimely (as to the hour of the day), offensive,
riotous, or that otherwise disturbs other persons of reasonable sensibility
in their peaceful enjoyment of their premises such that a report is
made to the police and/or to the Code Enforcement Officer complaining
of such conduct, action, incident or behavior. It is not necessary
that such conduct, action, incident or behavior constitutes a criminal
offense, or that criminal charges be filed against any person, in
order for a person to have perpetrated, caused or permitted the commission
of disruptive conduct, as defined herein; provided, however, that
no disruptive conduct shall be deemed to have occurred unless the
Code Enforcement Officer or police shall investigate and make a determination
that such did occur, and keep written records, including a disruptive
conduct report, of such occurrence.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT
A written report of disruptive conduct on a form to be prescribed
therefor, to be completed by the Code Enforcement Officer or police,
as the case may be, who actually investigates an alleged incident
of disruptive conduct, and which shall be maintained by the Code Enforcement
Officer.
DWELLING
A building having one or more dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT
A room or group of rooms within a dwelling and forming a
single unit and used for living and sleeping purposes, having its
own cooking facilities and a bathroom with a toilet and a bathtub
or shower.
GUEST
A person on the premises with the actual or implied consent
of an occupant.
LANDLORD
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a regulated
rental unit. (Same as "owner.")
MANAGER
An adult individual designated by the owner of a regulated rental unit under §
192-4B. The manager shall be the agent of the owner for service of process and receiving notices or demands and to perform the obligation of the owner under this article and under rental agreements with occupants.
MULTIPLE-UNIT DWELLING
A building containing two or more independent dwelling units,
including, but not limited to, double houses, row houses, townhouses,
condominiums, apartment houses, and conversion apartments.
NON-OWNER-OCCUPIED DWELLING UNIT
Any dwelling unit used and/or occupied by any individual(s)
in which the owner does not reside on a regular, permanent basis.
This includes but is not limited to dwelling units used or occupied
by children, siblings, ex or estranged spouses, or parents of the
owner. This also includes any and all individuals who use or occupy
the premises for the sole purposes of "maintaining" the dwelling unit.
This definition includes any and all individuals who use or occupy
such units and do not pay rent.
OCCUPANCY LICENSE
The license issued to the owner of regulated rental units
under this article which is required for the lawful rental and occupancy
of regulated rental units.
OCCUPANT
An individual who resides in a regulated rental unit, whether
or not he or she is the owner thereof, with whom a legal relationship
with the owner/landlord is established by a written lease or by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
OWNER
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a regulated
rental unit.
PERSON
A natural person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated
association, limited partnership, trust or any other entity.
POLICE
The Police Department of the Borough of Verona or any properly
authorized member or officer thereof or any other law enforcement
agency having jurisdiction within the Borough of Verona.
PREMISES
Any parcel or real property in the Borough, including the
land and all buildings and appurtenant structures or appurtenant elements,
upon which one or more regulated rental units is located.
REGULATED RENTAL UNIT
A dwelling unit occupied by any person under a rental agreement
or any non-owner-occupied dwelling unit.
RENTAL AGREEMENT
Any agreement, written or oral, between owner/landlord and
occupant/tenant, providing for the payment of rent or other compensation
for the use, enjoyment and/or occupancy of any dwelling unit, regulated
rental unit, or premises.
TENANT
An individual who resides in a regulated rental unit, whether
or not he or she is the owner thereof, with whom a legal relationship
with the owner/landlord is established by a written lease or by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Same as "occupant.")