North Carolina § 42-40 - Definitions.
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§ 42-40. Definitions.
For the purpose of this Article, the following definitions shall apply: "Action" includes recoupment, counterclaim, defense, setoff, and any other proceeding including an action for possession. "Premises" means a dwelling unit, including mobile homes or mobile home spaces, and the structure of which it is a part and facilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas, and facilities normally held out for the use of residential tenants. "Landlord" means any owner and any rental management company, rental agency, or any other person having the actual or apparent authority of an agent to perform the duties imposed by this Article. "Protected tenant" means a tenant or household member who is a victim of domestic violence under Chapter 50B of the General Statutes or sexual assault or stalking under Chapter 14 of the General Statutes. History (1977, c. 770, s. 1; 1979, c. 880, ss. 1, 2; 1999-420, s. 2; 2005-423, s. 5.) Legal Periodicals. - For note, "When A Hotel Is Your Home, Is There Protection?," see 15 Campbell L. Rev. 295 (1993). For essay, "Confusion Worse Confounded: The North Carolina Residential Rental Agreements Act," see 78 N.C.L. Rev. 539 (2000).
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What does North Carolina General Statutes § 42-40 cover?
Section 42-40 ("Definitions.") is part of the North Carolina General Statutes, the codified statutory law of North Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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