Arizona § 9-441 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-441 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-441. Definitions
In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Housing" means any structure suitable for residence by an individual or family.
2. "Housing development area" means an area within a municipality that is declared by the local governing body to be in serious need of housing and that is declared to be in need of the expenditure of public monies to assist the development of housing in the area.
3. "Housing development project" means any undertaking related to real property, structures or improvements in a housing development area, for the purpose of establishing housing and other facilities necessary or incidental to the housing and primarily for the use of those residing in the housing.
4. "Local governing body" means the council or legislative body charged with governing the municipality.
5. "Municipality" means an incorporated city or town.
6. "Obligee" includes any bondholder, any agents or trustees for any bondholders or any lessor demising to the municipality property used in connection with a housing development project, or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any part of the lessor's interest, and the federal government when it is a party to any contract with the municipality.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-441
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-441 cover?
Section 9-441 ("Definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 9-441?
A common citation format is "Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-441" (Arizona). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 9-441 apply to my situation?
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