Utah Code 15-10-102. Definitions

As used in this chapter:

(1)

“Automatic renewal provision” means a provision under which a service contract is renewed for one or more specified periods if:

(i)	Title 57, Chapter 8, Condominium Ownership Act; or

(ii)

Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.

Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5

real property: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5

Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.

Seller: means a person providing service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract. See Utah Code 15-10-102

Service contract: means a contract for service, maintenance, or repair:

(i)	in connection with real property; or

(ii)	that provides a benefit to the real property. See Utah Code 15-10-102
(a)	the renewal causes the service contract to be in effect more than six months after the day of the initiation of the service contract; and

(b)	the renewal is effective unless the consumer gives notice to the seller of the consumer’s intention to terminate the service contract.

(2)	“Business consumer” means a person engaged in business if the person enters into a service contract as part of the person’s business activities.

(3)

(a)	“Consumer” means a person receiving service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.

(b)

“Consumer” includes a representative of an association subject to:

(i)	Title 57, Chapter 8, Condominium Ownership Act; or

(ii)	Title 57, Chapter 8a, Community Association Act.

(4)	“Seller” means a person providing service, maintenance, or repair under a service contract.

(5)

(a)

“Service contract” means a contract for service, maintenance, or repair:

(i)	in connection with real property; or

(ii)	that provides a benefit to the real property.

(b)

“Service contract” does not include a contract affecting any right, title, estate, or interest in real property, including:

(i)	a fee title interest;

(ii)	a leasehold interest;

(iii)

an option contract relating to real property;

(iv)	a real estate purchase contract;

(v)	an easement; or

(vi)	any other real property interest governed by Title 57, Real Estate.

Amended by Chapter 262, 2011 General Session