§37-6A-6. Application and Effective Date of This Article
(a) The provisions of this article shall apply to all residential rental premises or units used for dwelling purposes. (b) The provisions of this article do not apply to agreements for the payment of security deposits entered into prior to the effective date of this article.
§37-7-1. Waste by Tenant in Possession
If any tenant of land or any person who has alienated land commit any waste thereon while he remains in possession, unless by special permission of the owner so to do, he shall be liable to any party injured for damages.
§37-6A-2. Security Deposits
(a) Upon termination of the tenancy and within the applicable notice period, any security deposit held by the landlord, minus any deductions for damages or other charges, shall be delivered to the tenant, together with a written itemization of any such damages or other charges as provided in subsection (c). (b) Upon termination of the […]
§37-6A-3. Maintenance of Records by Landlord
The landlord shall: (1) Maintain and itemize records for each tenant of all deductions from security deposits provided under this article which the landlord has made by reason of a tenant's noncompliance with the rental agreement for one year after the termination of the tenancy; and
§37-6A-4. Prohibited Provision in Rental Agreements
A rental agreement may not contain a provision that the tenant agrees to waive or forego rights or remedies under this article. A provision prohibited by this section included in a rental agreement is unenforceable. If a landlord brings an action to enforce any of the prohibited provisions, the tenant may recover actual damages sustained […]
§37-6-27. Defects in Entry Proceedings
No person who, or those under whom he claims, shall have been possessed of lands by virtue of a reentry, for the term of two years, shall be disturbed therein by suit or otherwise for any defect of proceedings in such reentry.
§37-6-28. Destruction of Buildings; Abatement of Rent
Where buildings or other structures upon leased premises, not owned by the tenant or removable by him are destroyed by fire or otherwise, in whole or in part, without fault or negligence on the part of the tenant, there shall be, unless the lease otherwise provides, a reasonable reduction of the rent for such time […]
§37-6-29. Land Taken by Eminent Domain; Termination or Reduction of Rent
Whenever the whole of any tract of land which is under lease is taken under the power of eminent domain, the liability of any tenant of such land to pay rent thereon shall terminate unless the lease expressly provide otherwise. If any part of a tract of land which is under lease, or any easement […]
§37-6-30. Landlord to Deliver Premises; Duty to Maintain Premises in Fit and Habitable Condition
With respect to residential property: (a) A landlord shall: (1) At the commencement of a tenancy, deliver the dwelling unit and surrounding premises in a fit and habitable condition, and shall thereafter maintain the leased property in such condition; and
§37-6A-1. Definitions
When used in this article, unless expressly stated otherwise: (1) "Action" means recoupment, counterclaim, set off or other civil suit and any other proceeding in which rights are determined, including without limitation actions for possession, rent, unlawful detainer, unlawful entry and distress for rent.