Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (a)(1) "Applicant" means any person considered for, who requests to be considered for, or who intends to request to be considered for tenancy within a housing accommodation. (2) "Arrest" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(2). (3) "Conditional offer" means an offer to rent or lease a rental unit to an applicant that is: (A) Contingent on the housing provider's subsequent inquiry into the applicant's criminal record; or (B) Contingent on any other eligibility criteria that the housing provider may utilize. (4) "Conviction" means a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere. (5) "Housing accommodation" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(14). (6) "Housing provider" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(15). (7) "Inquiry" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(8). (8) "Pending criminal accusation" shall mean "criminal accusation" as that term is defined in § 32-1341(5). (9) "Rental unit" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(33).