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(8) Definitions For purposes of this subsection, the following definitions shall apply: (A) Adult The term “adult” means a person who is 18 years of age or older, or who has been convicted of a crime as an adult under any Federal, State, or tribal law. (B) Covered housing assistance The term “covered housing assistance” means— (i) a dwelling unit in public housing; (ii) a dwelling unit in housing that is provided project-based assistance under section 1437f of this title , including new construction and substantial rehabilitation projects; and (iii) tenant-based assistance under section 1437f of this title . (C) Owner The term “owner” means, with respect to covered housing assistance described in subparagraph (B)(ii), the entity or private person (including a cooperative or public housing agency) that has the legal right to lease or sublease dwelling units in the housing assisted.