24-4-9-19. Nonconforming Rental Agreements Unenforceable
Sec. 19. A rental agreement entered into in Indiana is unenforceable if the agreement does not conform to this chapter. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
24-4-9-20. Renter’s Action for Damages or Equitable Relief; Attorney’s Fees
Sec. 20. A renter may bring an action against a rental company for recovery of damages and appropriate equitable relief for a violation of this chapter. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
24-4-9-21. Waiver of Chapter Provisions Void and Unenforceable
Sec. 21. Any waiver of any provision of this chapter is void and unenforceable. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
24-4-9-22. Unfair, Deceptive, or Coercive Acts by Rental Company
Sec. 22. A rental company may not engage in any unfair, deceptive, or coercive act to induce a renter to purchase a damage waiver or any other optional good or service. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.19-2005, SEC.6.
24-4-9-23. Statistical Reporting by Rental Companies; Administration Review of Maximum Charge for Damage Waiver
Sec. 23. (a) If a rental company enters into at least one (1) rental agreement containing a damage waiver in Indiana during a calendar year, the rental company shall compile and maintain the following statistics concerning all the rental agreements the rental company enters into in Indiana during that calendar year: (1) The total expenses […]
24-4-9-24. Remedies for Rental Company Violations of Chapter Provisions
Sec. 24. A rental company who violates any provision of this chapter commits a deceptive act which is actionable under IC 24-5-0.5 and subject to the penalties of IC 24-5-0.5. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
24-4-9-13. Limitation of Renter’s Liability Generally
Sec. 13. A rental company and renter may agree that the renter will be responsible for no more than all of the following: (1) Physical damage to the rented vehicle up to its fair market value regardless of the cause of damage. (2) Mechanical damage to the rental vehicle, up to and including the rental […]
24-4-9-14. Damage to Rented Vehicle; Rental Company’s Loss of Use of Damaged Vehicle; Administrative Charges
Sec. 14. (a) The total amount of the renter’s liability to the rental company resulting from damage to the rented vehicle may not exceed the sum of the following: (1) The estimated cost of replacement parts that the rental company would have to pay to replace damaged vehicle parts, less all discounts and price reductions […]
24-4-9-1. “Authorized Driver”
Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, with respect to a vehicle that is the subject of a rental agreement, “authorized driver” means: (1) the renter of the vehicle; (2) the spouse of the renter, if the spouse: (A) is a licensed driver; and (B) satisfies the rental company’s minimum age requirement for authorized drivers; […]
24-4-9-15. Renter’s Maximum Total Liability; Multiple Recovery of Single Item of Damages
Sec. 15. (a) The total amount of the liability of the renter or other authorized driver to the rental company for damage occurring during the rental period may not exceed the amount of the renter’s liability under section 14 of this chapter. (b) A rental company may not recover from the renter or other authorized […]