SEC. 155.01. DEFINITIONS.
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(Amended by Ord. No. 181,643, Eff. 5/31/11.)
The following words and phrases, whenever used in this article, shall be construed as defined in this section. Words and phrases not defined here shall be construed as defined in Sections 12.03, 151.02, 153.02, 154.01 and 162.02, if defined there.
Delinquent Utility Bill: Any past due electric or water bill deemed delinquent by DWP in master-metered apartment buildings.
Department: The Los Angeles Housing Department (formerly known as the Housing and Community Investment Department) or any successor department. (Amended by Ord. No. 187,122, Eff. 8/8/21.)
DWP: The Department of Water and Power of the City of Los Angeles.
RSO: Rent Stabilization Ordinance
UMP: The Utility Maintenance Program provided by this article.