The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section, except where the context otherwise requires. Actual costs means all costs incurred, which may include reasonable compensation for time spent by the landlord or the tenant. Essential services means water, heat, hot water, gas, electricity, and sanitation as required to be maintained by the minimum housing code of the city, and substantially functional cooking facilities and refrigerator, if supplied by the landlord.
Good faith means honesty in fact in the conduct of the transaction concerned.
Housing code means any law, ordinance or governmental regulation concerning fitness for habitation, or the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use or appearance of any premises or rental unit. Landlord means the owner or lessor of the rental unit or the building of which it is a part, not including a sublessor. As used herein, an organization shall include a corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency, trust, estate, partnership, association or any other legal or commercial entity. Rent means all payments to be made to the landlord under the rental agreement. Rental agreement means all agreements, written or oral, and valid rules and regulations embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a rental unit and premises.