(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DWELLING UNIT. A structure or the part of a structure that is used as a home, residence or sleeping place by one person who maintains a household or by two or more persons who maintain a common household.
LANDLORD. The owner, lessor or sublessor of residential premises, his or her agent or any person authorized by him or her to manage the premises or to receive rent from a tenant under rental agreement.
RENTAL AGREEMENT. Any agreement or lease, written or oral, which establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of residential premises by one of the parties.
RESIDENTIAL PREMISES. A dwelling unit for residential use and occupancy and the structure of which it is a part, the facilities and appurtenances in it, and the grounds, areas and facilities for the use of tenants generally or the use of which is promised the tenant.
TENANT. A person entitled under a rental agreement to the use and occupancy of residential premises to the exclusion of others.
(B) Liability for payment of utilities. A tenant who is a party to a rental agreement shall pay for the municipal water and sewer services provided by the town utilities for the tenant’s dwelling unit pursuant to I.C. 8-1.5-3-8.
(Prior Code, § 50.04) (Ord. 166-2008, passed 10-14-2008; Ord. 2022-053, passed 10-17-2022)