As used in this article:
"Rentor" includes a person, partnership and corporation who may rent a mill, factory or loft or any portion thereof, to another for manufacturing or other purposes.
"Rentee" includes a person, partnership and corporation who may rent space for manufacturing or other purposes.
"Owner" includes a person, partnership or corporation having or acquiring title to property herein referred to or having or acquiring a legal or equitable interest in the same.
N.J.S. § 2A:44-165