As used in this part 12, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. (1) Dwelling unit means a structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping place by a tenant. Dwelling unit includes a mobile home, as defined in section 38-12-201.5 (2).
2. (2) Immigration or citizenship status means a person's actual or perceived immigration or citizenship status.
3. (3) Landlord means the owner, manager, lessor, or sublessor of a residential premises.
4. (4) Rental agreement means any agreement, written or implied by law, between a landlord and a tenant embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a residential premises.
5. (5) Residential premises means a structure of which one or more dwelling units are part, including any immediately surrounding property that is owned by or subject to the exclusive control of a person who controls such a dwelling unit.

6. (6)

   1. (a) Tenant means a person entitled under a rental agreement to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.
   2. (b) Tenant includes a prospective tenant or any other person seeking to occupy a dwelling unit to the exclusion of others.

Source: L. 2020: Entire part added, (SB 20-224), ch. 187, p. 856, § 1, effective June 30.