Miss. Code Ann. § 73-60-1: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-60-1

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.