32-31-9-12. Termination of Rental Agreements by Protected Individuals; Written Notices; Liability
Sec. 12. (a) A protected individual who is a tenant may terminate the protected individual’s rights and obligations under a rental agreement by providing the landlord with a written notice of termination in compliance with this section. (b) A protected individual must give written notice of termination under this section to the landlord at least […]
32-31-9-13. Rights and Obligations of Other Adult Tenants
Sec. 13. Notwithstanding: (1) the termination of a protected individual’s rights and obligations under a rental agreement under this chapter; or (2) the exclusion of a perpetrator of an applicable offense from a dwelling unit under this chapter; the rights and obligations of other adult tenants of the dwelling unit under the rental agreement continue […]
32-31-9-14. Liability of a Perpetrator Who Is a Tenant
Sec. 14. A perpetrator who is a tenant and who is excluded from a dwelling unit under a court order remains liable under the lease with other tenants of the dwelling unit for rent and for the cost of damages to the dwelling unit. As added by P.L.22-2007, SEC.2.
32-31-9-15. Landlord or Agent Liability
Sec. 15. This chapter does not make a landlord or the agent of a landlord liable for the actions of a perpetrator or a third party. As added by P.L.22-2007, SEC.2.
32-31-10-1. Applicability
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an eviction action regardless of when the eviction action is originally filed. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.
32-31-10-2. Applicability of Definitions; “Eviction Action”
Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter: (1) the definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply; and (2) “eviction action” means: (A) an action for possession of the rental premises (as defined in IC 32-31-7-3), including a petition for an emergency possessory order under IC 32-31-6; or (B) an action to evict the tenant from the rental […]
32-31-10-3. Resolution Before Final Adjudication; Plaintiff’s Duty to File Motion to Dismiss
Sec. 3. The plaintiff in an eviction action shall file a motion to dismiss the action if the case is resolved between the parties at any time before final adjudication of the action, unless the plaintiff is seeking damages, including the retention of the tenant’s security deposit. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.
32-31-10-4. Plaintiff’s Failure to Prosecute the Case; Court’s Notice to Parties; Plaintiff’s Failure to Take Action; Dismissal of Case; Administrative Fee
Sec. 4. (a) If, at any time after the filing of an eviction action, no action has been taken by the plaintiff to further prosecute the case for a period of at least one hundred eighty (180) days, the court shall send to the parties written notice: (1) informing the parties of the date of […]
32-31-10-5. “Residential Eviction Diversion Program”; Voluntary Participation
Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, “residential eviction diversion program” refers to any: (1) preeviction diversion program; (2) landlord-tenant settlement conference; or (3) similar program affecting residential evictions or the possession of residential rental property; that is offered or operated in Indiana on a statewide or local basis, regardless of when the program […]
32-31-10-6. Distribution of Federal Rental Assistance Funds for Covid-19; Designated Landlord Application Process; Tenant Signature and Certification Required
Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to: (1) the Indiana housing and community development authority in its role in distributing rental assistance funds made available by the federal government in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; and (2) any political subdivision that distributes rental assistance funds made available by the federal government in response […]