Section 73-60-1 - Definitions The following words shall have the meaning ascribed in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(a) "Client" means any person who engages or seeks to engage the services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining an inspection of and written report on the conditions of a residential building.(b) "Home inspection" means the process by which a home inspector examines the observable systems and components of improvements to residential real property that are readily accessible.(c) "Home inspection report" means a written evaluation prepared and issued by a home inspector concerning the condition of the improvements to residential real property.(d) "Home inspector" means any person, who for compensation, conducts a home inspection.(e) "Residential real property" means a structure intended to be, or that is in fact, used as a residence and consisting of one (1) to four (4) family dwelling units.(f) " Appraisal Board" means the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board as established under Section 73-34-8, Mississippi Code of 1972.(g) "Home Inspector Board" means the Home Inspector Regulatory Board that is created pursuant to this chapter. Laws, 2001, ch. 539, § 1, eff. 7/1/2001.Amended by Laws, 2024, ch. 376, SB 2788,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.Reenacted by Laws, 2017, ch. 389, SB 2017, 1, eff. 7/1/2017.Amended by Laws, 2013, ch. 442, SB 2698, 1, eff. 7/1/2013. See Laws, 2017, ch. 389, SB 2017, § 7.