57-22-2 - Definitions. - Utah Statutes

57-22-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Owner" means the owner, lessor, or sublessor of a residential rental unit. Amanaging agent, leasing agent, or resident manager is considered an owner for purposes of noticeand other communication required or allowed under this chapter unless the agent or managerspecifies otherwise in writing in the rental agreement.
(2) "Rental agreement" means any agreement, written or oral, which establishes ormodifies the terms, conditions, rules, or any other provisions regarding the use and occupancy ofa residential rental unit.
(3) "Renter" means any person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a residentialrental unit to the exclusion of others.
(4) "Residential rental unit" means a renter's principal place of residence and includes theappurtenances, grounds, and facilities held out for the use of the residential renter generally, andany other area or facility provided to the renter in the rental agreement. It does not includefacilities contained in a boarding or rooming house or similar facility, mobile home lot, orrecreational property rented on an occasional basis.

Enacted by Chapter 314, 1990 General Session