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§ 66-28-406. Exception to Policy Prohibiting or Limiting, or Requiring Payment For, Animals or Pets for Tenant or Prospective Tenant With Disability Who Requires Use of Service Animal or Support Animal

As used in this section: “Disability” means: A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities; A record of an impairment described in subdivision (a)(1)(A); or Being regarded as having an impairment described in subdivision (a)(1)(A); “Health care” means any care, treatment, service, or procedure to maintain, diagnose, or […]

§ 66-28-404. Use and Occupation by Tenant

Unless otherwise agreed, the tenant shall occupy the dwelling unit only as a dwelling unit. The rental agreement may require that the tenant notify the landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the premises in excess of seven (7) days. Notice shall be given on or before the first day of any extended absence.

§ 66-28-405. Abandonment

The tenant’s unexplained or extended absence from the premises for thirty (30) days or more without payment of rent as due shall be prima facie evidence of abandonment. The landlord is then expressly authorized to reenter and take possession of the premises. The tenant’s nonpayment of rent for fifteen (15) days past the rental due […]

§ 66-28-401. General Maintenance and Conduct Obligations

The tenant shall: Comply with all obligations primarily imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety; Keep that part of the premises that the tenant occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises when the tenant took possession; Dispose from the tenant’s […]

§ 66-28-402. Rules and Regulations

A landlord, from time to time, may adopt rules or regulations, however described, concerning the tenant’s use and occupancy of the premises. It is enforceable against the tenant only if: Its purpose is to promote the convenience, safety, or welfare of the tenants in the premises, preserve the landlord’s property from abusive use, or make […]

§ 66-28-403. Access by Landlord

The tenant shall not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter onto the premises, including entering into the dwelling unit, in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, or exhibit the premises to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, workers or contractors. The […]