Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-60-1

(a) “Client” means any person who engages or seeks to engage the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining an inspection of and written report on the conditions of a residential building.

(b) “Home inspection” means the process by which a home inspector examines the observable systems and components of improvements to residential real property that are readily accessible.

(c) “Home inspection report” means a written evaluation prepared and issued by a home inspector concerning the condition of the improvements to residential real property.

(d) “Home inspector” means any person, who for compensation, conducts a home inspection.

(e) “Residential real property” means a structure intended to be, or that is in fact, used as a residence and consisting of one (1) to four (4) family dwelling units.

(f) “ Appraisal Board” means the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board as established under Section 73-34-8, Mississippi Code of 1972.

(g) “Home Inspector Board” means the Home Inspector Regulatory Board that is created pursuant to this chapter.