§ 42–3541.01. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(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).