Glossary

glossary

debt to equity ratio: A financial ratio used to determine whether a government agency, business, household, or other entity can safely borrow over long periods of time. The ratio is calculated by dividing an entity's outstanding debt by the amount of equity it holds. For government agencies, debt to equity ratio is important because it will determine whether it has a strong or weak bond rating. (housingpolicy.org)
deed restrictions: Restrictions or limitations on the use of property, as noted in a deed. Deed restrictions are one mechanism for maintaining the long-term affordability of a home with a significant public subsidy. (housingpolicy.org) See: Hickory Heights: San Diego
delinquent tax: Tax that is unpaid or remains unpaid as of, or after, the payment due date. Usually a penalty attaches to that original sum. Any unpaid balance that remains after a partial payment will still be considered delinquent.
demolition by neglect: The process of allowing a building to deteriorate to the point where demolition is necessary to protect public health and safety. (preservationnation.org)
due process: Protection of constitutionally protected rights from arbitrary governmental action. Requires notice and opportunity to be heard. (preservationnation.org) Add a sentence re: how this play out with property transfers/nuisance abatement.