# D.C. Code § 42-3251: Definitions

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C32A_S42-3251

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 42-3251
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 42 / Chapter 32A / § 42-3251

## Text

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:
(1) “Dwelling unit” means any habitable room or group of habitable rooms located within a residential building and forming a single unit which is used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, and the preparation and eating of meals; including a bachelor apartment.
(2) “Multiple Dwelling” means any residential building containing 3 or more dwelling units, 3 or more rooming units, or any combination of dwelling or rooming units totaling 3 or more.
(3) “Owner” means any individual, corporation, association, or partnership listed as the legal title holder of record and any owners’ association legally incorporated in accordance with Chapter 9 of Title 29 or Chapter 19 of this title that is the recognized representative of the households in a condominium or cooperative housing building.
(4) “WASA” means the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority established by § 34-2202.02 .

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 42-3251 § 42-3251. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C32A_S42-3251.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3252 § 42-3252. Testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C32A_S42-3252.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3253 § 42-3253. Violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C32A_S42-3253.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3254 § 42-3254. Rules and procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C32A_S42-3254.md)
- [D.C. Code § 42-3255 § 42-3255. Fines and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T42_C32A_S42-3255.md)

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