D.C. Code § 42-3541.01: Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the term:

(a)

(1)

"Applicant" means any person considered for, who requests to be considered for, or who intends to request to be considered for tenancy within a housing accommodation.

(2)

"Arrest" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(2).

(3)

"Conditional offer" means an offer to rent or lease a rental unit to an applicant that is:

(A)

Contingent on the housing provider's subsequent inquiry into the applicant's criminal record; or

(B)

Contingent on any other eligibility criteria that the housing provider may utilize.

(4)

"Conviction" means a verdict or plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

(5)

"Housing accommodation" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(14).

(6)

"Housing provider" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(15).

(7)

"Inquiry" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 32-1341(8).

(8)

"Pending criminal accusation" shall mean "criminal accusation" as that term is defined in § 32-1341(5).

(9)

"Rental unit" shall have the same meaning as provided in § 42-3501.03(33).