70-24-102. Purposes -- liberal construction to promote.
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70-24-102 . Purposes -- liberal construction to promote.
(1)This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.
(2)Underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are to:
(a)simplify, clarify, modernize, and revise the law governing the rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants;
(b)encourage landlords and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing; and
(c)create an exclusive regulatory standard throughout the state and its political subdivisions regarding landlord and tenant law.