24-4-9-12. Rental Company’s Action for Damages
Sec. 12. A rental company may bring an action to recover for damage based on a rental agreement. If the action is against a renter who is a resident of Indiana, the action shall be filed in the county of the renter’s primary residence. 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 […]
24-4-9-2. “Damage Waiver”; “Waiver”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “damage waiver” or “waiver” means any contract or contract provision, whether separate from or a part of a rental agreement, under which a rental company agrees to waive all claims against the renter for any physical or mechanical damage or other loss or liability, as described in section […]
24-4-9-16. Damage Deposits or Advances; Payment for Damage; Liability
Sec. 16. (a) A rental company may not require a deposit or advance charge against the credit card of a renter, in any form, for damage to a rental vehicle that is in the care, custody, or control of the renter or other authorized driver. (b) If a renter’s insurance deductible cannot be ascertained, a […]
24-4-9-3. “Damage”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “damage” means physical damage or loss to a vehicle, including loss of use of the vehicle and the cost and expenses incident to any damage or loss. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1.
24-4-9-17. Rental Rates, Mileage Charges, and Fees; Disclosures and Prohibited Practices
Sec. 17. A rental company of a vehicle: (1) may not offer, display, quote, or advertise and charge in a rental agreement a periodic rate that does not include the entire amount to be charged, except for taxes, airport fees, and mileage, if any, that a renter must pay to rent the vehicle for the […]
24-4-9-4. “Person”
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, “person” means an individual, a firm, a partnership, limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a corporation, a trust, an estate, or any combination of individuals. As added by P.L.232-1989, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.8-1993, SEC.356.