§ 78B-6-850 — Definitions.

As used in this part:
(1) "Agency" means a state, county, or local government entity that generates or maintains records relating to an unlawful detainer action.
(2) "Eviction" means a cause of action for unlawful detainer under Part 8, Forcible Entry and Detainer.
(3) "Expunge" means to seal or otherwise restrict access to records held by a court or an agency.
(4) "Petitioner" means any person petitioning for expungement of an eviction under this part.
(5) (5)(a) "Tenant screening agency" means a person that, for a fee, dues, or on a cooperative nonprofit basis, regularly engages in whole or in part in the practice of assembling or evaluating information for the purpose of furnishing a tenant screening report.
(5)(b) "Tenant screening agency" does not include an owner as defined in Section 78B-6-801.
(6) "Tenant screening report" means any written, oral, or other communication prepared by a tenant screening agency that includes information about an individual's rental history for the purpose of serving as a factor in establishing the individual's eligibility for housing.
(7) "Unlawful detainer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 78B-6-801.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 139, 2023 General Session