2013 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 11 - Public Health, Housing, Environment
Chapter 456 - Housing
Section 456.375 - Definitions for ORS 456.375 to 456.390.
As used in ORS 456.375 to 456.390:
(1) "Housing Choice Voucher Program" means the federal tenant-based assistance program established under 42 U.S.C. 1437f(o).
(2) "Landlord" means an owner of a dwelling unit that has entered into an agreement with a local housing authority to receive tenant-based assistance payments under the Housing Choice Voucher Program and that has entered into a rental or lease agreement with a tenant determined to be eligible to receive assistance under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
(3) "Local housing authority" means a housing authority that has entered into a contract with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of the United States pursuant to which the housing authority is authorized to make tenant-based assistance payments to landlords within a designated county or area of operation under the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
(4) "Tenant" means an individual or a family who is determined to be eligible to receive tenant-based assistance payments under the Housing Choice Voucher Program and who has entered into a rental or lease agreement with a landlord. [2013 c.740 §2]
Note: 456.375 becomes operative July 1, 2014. See section 11, chapter 740, Oregon Laws 2013.
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