§ 18-17-706. Payment of rent into court
In any action in which the landlord sues for possession and the tenant raises defenses or counterclaims under this chapter or the rental agreement: (1) (A) (i) The tenant shall pay the landlord all rent that becomes due after the issuance of a written order requiring the tenant to vacate or show cause as rent […]
§ 18-17-707. Bond on appeal and order staying execution
(a) Upon appeal to the circuit court, the case shall be heard in a manner consistent with the rules of the circuit court as soon as is feasible after the appeal is docketed. (b) (1) It is sufficient to stay execution of a judgment for possession that the tenant sign a bond that he or […]
§ 18-17-801. Severability
If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this chapter that may be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
§ 18-17-301. General definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) “Action” means a recoupment, counterclaim, suit in equity, and any other proceeding in which rights are determined, including without limitation an action for possession; (2) “Building and housing codes” means any law, ordinance, or governmental regulation or rule concerning fitness for habitation, or the construction, maintenance, operation, occupancy, use, […]
§ 18-17-802. Prior transactions
Transactions entered into before July 31, 2007, and not extended or renewed on or after that date, and the rights, duties, and interests flowing from them remain valid and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as required or permitted by any statute or other law amended or repealed by this chapter as though the […]
§ 18-17-302. Obligation of good faith
Every duty under this chapter and every act that shall be performed as a condition precedent to the exercise of a right or remedy under this chapter imposes an obligation of good faith in its performances or enforcement.
§ 18-17-901. Grounds for eviction of tenant
(a) A landlord or his or her agent may commence eviction proceedings against a tenant in a district court having jurisdiction over the eviction proceeding, when: (1) The tenant fails or refuses to pay the rent when due or when demanded; (2) The term of tenancy or occupancy has ended; or (3) The terms or […]
§ 18-17-303. Notice
(a) (1) A person has notice of a fact if: (A) The person has actual knowledge of it; (B) The person has received a notice or notification of it; or (C) From all the facts and circumstances known to him or her at the time in question, he or she has reason to know that […]
§ 18-17-902. Eviction proceeding
(a) (1) (A) When grounds exist for eviction of a tenant under this subchapter, a landlord or his or her agent may commence an action for eviction by filing with a district court having jurisdiction a complaint and supporting affidavit of eviction that specifies the grounds for the eviction. (B) The supporting affidavit shall be […]
§ 18-17-401. Terms and conditions of rental agreement
(a) A landlord and a tenant may include in a rental agreement terms and conditions not prohibited by this chapter or other rule of law, including, but not limited to, rent, term of the agreement, and other provisions governing the rights and obligations of the parties. (b) (1) Rent is payable without demand or notice […]