housing quality standard A norm or measure applicable in legal cases and considered to reflect a relatively high grade or level of excellence in the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use or appearance of dwelling units
information clearing-houseA central institution or agency for the collection, maintenance, and distribution of materials or data compiled to convey knowledge on some subject
Lower HouseThe body of a bicameral legislature composed of representatives elected by the general populace and organized into electorates or districts, each comprising an equal number of citizens
Upper HouseThe body of a bicameral legislature comprising either representatives of member states in a federation or a select number of individuals from certain privileged estates or social classes
