§ 18-16-301 — Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Dwelling unit" means a structure or the part of the structure that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by one (1) person who maintains a household or by two (2) or more persons who maintain a common household; (2) "Landlord" means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of the dwelling unit or the building of which it is a part; (3) "Owner" means one (1) or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested: (A) All or part of the legal title to property; or (B) All or part of the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises. The term includes a mortgagor in possession; (4) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other organization; (5) "Premises" means a dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part and facilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas, and facilities held out for the use of tenants generally or whose use is promised to the tenant; (6) "Rent" means all payments to be made to the landlord under the rental agreement; (7) "Rental agreement" means all written or oral agreements and valid rules embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a dwelling unit and premises; and (8) "Tenant" means a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.

Legislative History

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 1688, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1979, No. 531, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 50-525.