D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7599
The terms in this chapter shall have the definitions set forth in sections 2 and 8f(e) of the Act.
In addition, for the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed:
Act - The Homeless Services Reform Act of 2005, effective October 22, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-35; D.C. Official Code § 4-751.01et seq.).
Applicant - The individual who is applying for Emergency Rental Assistance Funds pursuant to section 8f of the Act for his or her own needs or the needs of those with whom he or she lives.
Authorized Representative - An individual who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, who is acting responsibly on behalf of the applicant, and has sufficient knowledge of the circumstances of the applicant to provide or obtain necessary information about the applicant, or a person who has legal authorization to act on behalf of the applicant.
Budget Month - The thirty (30) day period immediately prior to the day of application.
Case Management - A service that engages individuals and families, and provides assistance in: identifying barriers, needs and strengths; developing goals; identifying resources and support; and connecting individuals and families with the needed resources, housing and economic security supports, and supportive services to achieve identified goals.
Director - The Director of the Department of Human Services.
Emergency Situation - A situation in which immediate action is necessary to avoid homelessness or eviction, to re-establish a home, or prevent displacement from a home.
Equity - Current market value of property less any lien indebtedness on the property and less reasonable expenses necessary to liquidate the property.
Household - A group of individuals living in the same dwelling.
Household Member with a Disability - A member of the applicant's household who is disabled, as documented by medical evidence provided by a qualified professional or by participation in a program which conditions its eligibility on the documentation of disability.
Income from a Boarder - Any money paid to the applicant by a person living in the same household as the applicant, but who is not related to the applicant.
Joint Legal Responsibility - The individual household members are named on the deed (as tenants in common or joint tenants), or rental lease.
Program - The Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Public Health Emergency - A public health emergency declared pursuant to section 5a of the District of Columbia Public Emergency Act of 1980, effective October 17, 2002 (D.C. Law 14-194; D.C. Official Code § 72304.01).
Rental Payment - A regular payment made by a tenant to a property owner or landlord for the right to occupy or use property.
SSI - The Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled cash assistance program authorized by Title XVI of the Social Security Act of 1935, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 1381 to 1383f) .
Security or Damage Deposit - A sum of money paid in advance that is required by the owner or landlord for leasing property as security against the tenant's failure to fulfill the lease or security to cover damage to the rental premises.
TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
Vendor - Provider of a service or product, which may include a landlord.
Verification - Documentation or proof used to confirm the validity of an applicant's circumstances.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 29, r. 29-7599