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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 18. Property § 18-16-301. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-18-property/ar-code-sect-18-16-301/
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