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(a) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.
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(b) Underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are:
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(1) To simplify, clarify, modernize, and revise the law governing rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants; and
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(2) To encourage landlords and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing.
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