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Mich. Comp. Laws § 554.607 · Michigan · Statutes
Chapter 554 › Act Act-348-of-1972 › Section 554.607
for the following purposes: Reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are the direct result of conduct not reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Section 6-5-155 Legislative Findings and Declarations
Ala. Code § 6-5-155 · Alabama · Statutes
Title 6 › Chapter 5 › Section 6-5-155
(2) Drugs have caused an increase in crime and violence and a deterioration in the habitability of housing and rental accommodations, as well as diminished property values.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Haw. Rev. Stat. § 463-13 · Hawaii · Statutes
Division 2 › Title 25 › Chapter 463 › Section 463-13
bureau or agency whose business is exclusively the furnishing of information as to the business and financial standing and credit responsibility of persons, firms, or corporations, or as to personal habits
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 6-731.02. Exemption by consent of tenants.
D.C. Code § 6-731.02 · District of Columbia · Statutes
Title 6 › Chapter 7 › § 6-731.02
housing regulations of the District of Columbia for a period of time in excess of 24 hours, agree in writing to the alteration after receiving written notice of the alteration and its effect upon the habitability
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Ala. Code § 8-36-1 · Alabama · Statutes
Title 8 › Chapter 36 › Section 8-36-1
A new or existing building constructed for habitation by one to four families, including detached garages. (2) RESIDENTIAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 18-2704 · Maryland · Statutes
Article gab › Title 18 › Subtitle 27 › Section 18-2704
(a) In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026SECTION 31-15-20. Repairing, closing, or demolishing unfit dwellings.
S.C. Code Ann. § 31-15-20 · South Carolina · Statutes
Title 31 › Chapter 15 › Article 1 › Section 31-15-20
Whenever any municipality of this State finds that there exist in such municipality dwellings which are unfit for human habitation due to (a) dilapidation, (b) defects increasing the hazards of fire, accidents
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Md. Code, Health - General § 15-102 · Maryland · Statutes
Article ghg › Title 15 › Subtitle 1 › Section 15-102
(b) (1) The Program shall promote educational opportunities for recipients on: (i) Preventive health care; (ii) Good health habits; and (iii) The value of developing ongoing relationships with primary
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Md. Code, Alcoholic Beverages and Cannabis § 24-2704 · Maryland · Statutes
Article gab › Title 24 › Subtitle 27 › Section 24-2704
(a) In this section, “knowingly” means the knowledge a reasonable individual would have under ordinary circumstances based on the habits, appearance, or personal reputation of an individual.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 61.051. DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND STUDY CERTAIN WILDLIFE RESOURCES.
Tex. Parks and Wildlife Code § 61.051 · Texas · Statutes
Code pw › Chapter 61 › Section 61.051
shall conduct scientific studies and investigations of all species of game animals, game birds, and aquatic animal life to determine: (1) supply; (2) economic value; (3) environments; (4) breeding habits
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202614 §6016. Rent increase limitation
14 M.R.S. § 6016 · Maine · Statutes
Title 14 › Part 7 › Chapter 709 › Section 6016
Rent charged for residential estates may not be increased if the dwelling unit is in violation of the warranty of habitability.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Orders for cleaning, repairing, or improving
Ind. Code § 16-41-20-7 · Indiana · Statutes
Title 16 › Article 41 › Chapter 20 › Section 16-41-20-7
repaired, decontaminated, or improved a dwelling, excavation, building, structure, sewer, plumbing, pipe, passage, premises, ground, or thing in or about a dwelling that is found to be unfit for human habitation
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026N.Y. VAT Law § 119 · New York · Statutes
Act VAT › Title 1 › Article 1 › Section 119
Any vehicle motivated by a power connected\ntherewith or propelled by a power within itself, which is or can be used\nas the home or living abode or habitation of one or more persons, either\ntemporarily
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026352.390 Revocation of certificates -- Procedure
KRS § 352.390 · Kentucky · Statutes
Title XXVIII › Chapter 352 › Section 352.390
revoke, suspend, or probate certificates if it is established in the judgment of the commission that the holder has become unworthy to hold the certificate by reason of violation of law, intemperate habits
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 44-5-25.1. Houseboats Taxation Definitions.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 44-5-25.1 · Rhode Island · Statutes
Title 44 › Chapter 44-5 › Section 44-5-25.1
purposes of this section, houseboat means a watercraft or an industrial or commercial structure on or in the waters of the state, floating or nonfloating, which is designed or remodeled as a place of habitation
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Review of fire prevention codes
15 U.S.C. § 2211 · Federal · Statutes
Title 15—COMMERCE AND TRADE › CHAPTER 49—FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL
In evaluating any such code or codes, the Administrator shall consider the human impact of all code requirements, standards, or provisions in terms of comfort and habitability for residents or employees
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 9, 2026Md. Code, Tax - Property § 14-874 · Maryland · Statutes
Article gtp › Title 14 › Subtitle 8 › Section 14-874
(a) Real property may be subject to foreclosure and sale under this part only if: (1) the property consists of a vacant lot or improved property cited as vacant and unsafe or unfit for habitation or other … (d) Only real property that consists of a vacant lot or improved property cited as vacant and unsafe or unfit for habitation or other authorized use on a housing or building violation notice may be sold
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rules for living conditions of detainees; enforcement
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 111, sec. 21 · Massachusetts · Statutes
Part I › Title XVI › Chapter 111 › Section 21
care and use of drinking cups and of dishes used for food, the care and use of bedding, appropriate clothing for detainees, the ventilation of the buildings, the minimum plumbing facilities for human habitation … care and use of drinking cups and of dishes used for food, the care and use of bedding, appropriate clothing for detainees, the ventilation of the buildings, the minimum plumbing facilities for human habitation
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Cal. PEN § 460 · California · Statutes
Code pen › Part 1 › Title 13 › Chapter 2 › Section 460
(a) Every burglary of an inhabited dwelling house, vessel, as defined in the Harbors and Navigation Code, which is inhabited and designed for habitation, floating home, as defined in subdivision (d) of
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 3729.09. Rights coextensive with term of license
Ohio Rev. Code § 3729.09 · Ohio · Statutes
Title 37 › Chapter 3729 › § 3729.09
3729.08 of the Revised Code, any operator has the right to rent or use each lot or camping space for the parking or placement of a recreational vehicle or portable camping facility to be used for human habitation
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