As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
Any form of conduct, action, incident or behavior perpetrated,
caused or permitted by any occupant or visitor of a dwelling unit
that is so loud, untimely (time of day), offensive, riotous or that
otherwise disturbs other persons of reasonable sensibility in the
peaceful enjoyment of their premises such that a report is made to
police complaining of such action, conduct, incident or behavior.
It is not necessary that such action, conduct, incident or behavior
constitute a criminal offense nor 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 such conduct shall not be deemed to have occurred unless
the police shall investigate and make a determination that such conduct
did occur.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT
A written report of disruptive conduct, to be completed by
the police officer who actually investigates an alleged incident of
disruptive conduct.
DWELLING UNIT
A room or group of rooms within a dwelling and forming a
single unit and used for living and sleeping purposes.
GUEST
A person on the premises with the actual or implied consent
of an occupant.
OCCUPANT
An individual who resides in a 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 (as defined herein), 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 rental unit.
PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT
Conduct in a manner that will not disturb or infringe upon
the occupants and/or guests of adjacent or nearby dwellings.
PERSON
A natural human being, partnership, corporation, unincorporated
association, limited partnership, trust or any other similar legal
entity.
POLICE
The Police Department of the Borough of Bellevue or any properly
authorized member or officer thereof or any other law enforcement
agency having jurisdiction within the Borough of Bellevue.
TENANT
An individual who resides in a 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.")
UNRELATED
Of or pertaining to two or more persons not related to one
another through blood to the level of second cousins, adoption or
marriage.