Section 70-24-102 - Purposes - liberal construction to promote(1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.(2) Underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are to: (a) simplify, clarify, modernize, and revise the law governing the rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants;(b) encourage landlords and tenants to maintain and improve the quality of housing; and(c) create an exclusive regulatory standard throughout the state and its political subdivisions regarding landlord and tenant law.Amended by Laws 2023, Ch. 572,Sec. 2, eff. 5/18/2023.En. 42-402 by Sec. 2, Ch. 313, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 42-402.