Pattern:Household

Description

An English description of the definition (what distinguishes this sense of the term?).

The behaviour of a household can be represented by the collective activities of its members. The Household pattern supports the representation of Households, Families, and Dwelling Units - all of which are distinct, though closely related concepts.

Key Concepts and Classes

The definition of a Household, requires the following key classes and properties:

• Household: A Household occupies a particular Dwelling, according to some tenure type. It is defined by this location, so that if the members move (even collectively), the new residence constitutes a new Household.

Note that a Household, and likely many other classes may have different definitions in different contexts/applications. To address this, specializations of the class may be introduced as extensions.

• Dwelling Unit: A Dwelling Unit is occupied by a Household. A Dwelling Unit has a market value. A Dwelling Unit has some Location.
• Tenure: Arrangement under which the occupant has the right to live in the dwelling unit.

Has Class(es)

Household

Status

Pending Approval

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