(8) “Ordinary wear and tear” means deterioration of the premises which is the result of
the tenant’s normal nonabusive living and includes, but is not limited to, deterioration
caused by the landlord’s failure to prepare for expected conditions or by the landlord’s
failure to comply with his or her obligations;
(9) “Organization” includes a corporation, government, governmental subdivision or agency,
business trust, estate, trust, partnership of association, two (2) or more persons
having a joint or common interest, and any other legal or commercial entity;
(10) “Owner” shall mean any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others:
(i) Has legal title or tax title (pursuant to §§ 44-9-40 — 44-9-46, inclusive, of the general laws) to any dwelling, dwelling unit or structure with
or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or
(ii) Has charge, care, or control of any dwelling, dwelling unit or structure as owner
or agent of the owner, or an executor, administrator, trustee, or guardian of the
estate of the owner. Any person representing the actual owner in this way shall be
bound to comply with the provisions of this chapter and of rules and regulations adopted
pursuant thereto to the same extent as if he or she were the owner.
(11) “Person” includes an individual or organization;
(12) “Premises” means a dwelling unit and the structure of which it is a part and facilities
and appurtenances therein and grounds, areas, and facilities held out for the use
of tenants generally, or the use of which is promised to the tenant;
(13) “Rent” means the payment or consideration that a tenant pays to a landlord for the
use of the premises, whether money, services, property, or produce of the land;