N.Y. Real Property Law § 444-b: Definitions

§ 444-b. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms

shall have the following meanings:

1. "Client" means any person who engages or seeks to engage the

services of a home inspector for the purpose of obtaining inspection of

and written report about the condition of a residential building.

2. "Department" means the department of state.

3. "Home inspector" means a person licensed as a home inspector

pursuant to the provisions of this article.

4. "Home inspection" means the process by which a home inspector

observes and provides a written report of the systems and components of

a residential building including but not limited to heating system,

cooling system, plumbing system, electrical system, structural

components, foundation, roof, masonry structure, exterior and interior

components or any other related residential building component as

recommended or required by the department through regulation to provide

a client with objective information about the condition of the

residential building. The home inspector shall clearly identify in the

written report which systems and components of the residential building

were observed. A home inspection shall not include an inspection for

radon or pests.

5. "Person" means an individual, firm, company, partnership, limited

liability company, or corporation.

6. "Residential building" means a structure consisting of one to four

dwelling units and their garages and carport but shall not include any

such structure newly constructed or not previously occupied as a

dwelling unit.

7. "Secretary" means the secretary of the department of state.