As used in this by-law, the definitions set
forth in Section 3 of Chapter 527 of the Laws of 1983 shall apply,
unless the context clearly requires otherwise or unless otherwise
specified in this section of the by-law.
CONVERSION
The recording of a master deed in order to make the initial
sale and transfer of title to a residential accommodation as one or
more condominium accommodations pursuant to an individual accommodation
deed or deeds or, in the case of a cooperative, an individual proprietary
lease or leases.
LOW OR MODERATE INCOME TENANT
A tenant who meets the definition of a low or moderate income
tenant as defined in Section 3 of Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983
or a tenant whose income falls within 50% to 120% of the Boston SMSA
median income (as calculated by the Regional Economist, Boston Office,
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development), at the time of
the conversion.
OWNER
The individual who holds title to any housing accommodation
or any housing subject to conversion, including without limitation,
a partnership, corporation, or trust, and owner's agents or assigns.
TENANT
A person or group of persons collectively entitled to occupy
a housing accommodation pursuant to a rental agreement written, oral,
express or implied, including a tenant at will.
This by-law does not apply to any building containing
fewer than four housing accommodations.
If any provision of this by-law or the application
to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall
not affect any other provision of this by-law.