8999. DEFINITIONS

8999 DEFINITIONS 8999.1 For purposes of Chapter 89, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed: Good cause - is defined as an unavoidable conflict which seriously affects the health, safety or welfare of the family or applicant, including a verified illness or disability; Head of Household - The person who serves as the basis for income eligibility and rent determination as well as assumes legal responsibility for the household. Applicant (Applicant Family) - refers to a family that has applied for admission to a program but is not yet a participant in the program; Family - A person or group of persons, as determined by the PHA, approved to reside in a unit with assistance under the program; Participant (Participant family) - A family that has been admitted to the PHA program and is currently assisted in the program. The family becomes a participant on the effective date of the first HAP contract executed by the PHA for the family (first day of initial lease term); Housing Quality Standards (HQS) - The HUD minimum quality standards for housing assisted under the tenant-based programs; Landlord - Landlord and Owner are used interchangeably; Tenant - the person or persons (other than a live-in aide) who executes the lease as lessee of the dwelling unit; SOURCE: Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 7192, (July 26, 2002).