Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-2
Construction of certain words and phrases
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Whenever the words "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "rooming house," "rooming unit," or "premises," are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by the words "or any part thereof."
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-2 establishes that key terms used throughout Chapter 12—such as "dwelling," "dwelling unit," "rooming house," "rooming unit," and "premises"—automatically extend to cover any portion of those spaces, not just the whole. This means that a rule applying to a "dwelling" applies equally to a single room, a floor, or any other partial section of that dwelling. The provision ensures that housing regulations cannot be sidestepped by arguing that only part of a structure, rather than the entire structure, is involved.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-2, operators of rental properties should understand that compliance obligations under Chapter 12 extend to every part of a covered structure, not just the building as a whole. A compliant property manager applies Chapter 12 standards to individual units, shared spaces, and any subdivided portions of a rooming house or premises. Treating a single room or partial area as exempt from Chapter 12 requirements would be inconsistent with how this definitional rule operates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-2 means that tenants occupying any portion of a dwelling, rooming unit, or premises—such as a single room in a rooming house—are covered by the same Chapter 12 housing protections as those occupying an entire unit. If a landlord suggests that Chapter 12 standards do not apply because a tenant only rents part of a structure, this provision directly addresses that interpretation. Tenants who believe their partial-occupancy situation is being used to deny them housing protections may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or local housing authority for guidance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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