North Carolina General Statutes 42-40. Definitions
For the purpose of this Article, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) “Action” includes recoupment, counterclaim, defense, setoff, and any other proceeding including an action for possession.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 42-40
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) “Premises” means a dwelling unit, including mobile homes or mobile home spaces, and the structure of which it is a part and facilities and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas, and facilities normally held out for the use of residential tenants.
(3) “Landlord” means any owner and any rental management company, rental agency, or any other person having the actual or apparent authority of an agent to perform the duties imposed by this Article.
(4) “Protected tenant” means a tenant or household member who is a victim of domestic violence under Chapter 50B of the N.C. Gen. Stat. or sexual assault or stalking under Chapter 14 of the N.C. Gen. Stat.. (1977, c. 770, s. 1; 1979, c. 880, ss. 1, 2; 1999-420, s. 2; 2005-423, s. 5.)