As used in this chapter, 'conversion of rental units to condominium ownership' means the establishment of a horizontal property regime encompassing a preexisting building which, at anytime prior to the recording of the master deed or master lease, was wholly or partially occupied by persons as their residence on a permanent or at least a continuing basis other than persons who, at the time of such recording, had contractual rights to acquire condominium ownership within the building. HISTORY: 1983 Act No. 37, Section 2.
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