32-31-3-5. “Person” Defined
Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, “person” means an individual, a corporation, an association, a partnership, a governmental entity, a trust, an estate, or any other legal or commercial entity. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-5.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-3-6. “Rent” Defined
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, “rent” includes all payments made to a landlord under a rental agreement except a security deposit, however denominated. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-6.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-3-7. “Rental Agreement” Defined
Sec. 7. (a) As used in this chapter, “rental agreement” means an agreement together with any modifications, embodying the terms and conditions concerning the use and occupancy of a rental unit. (b) The term includes an agreement, regardless of what the agreement is called, that satisfies the following: (1) The agreement is entered into after […]
32-31-3-8. “Rental Unit” Defined
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “rental unit” means: (1) a structure, or the part of a structure, that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping unit by: (A) one (1) individual who maintains a household; or (B) two (2) or more individuals who maintain a common household; or (2) any grounds, facilities, […]
32-31-3-9. “Security Deposit” Defined
Sec. 9. (a) As used in this chapter, “security deposit” means a deposit paid by a tenant to the landlord or the landlord’s agent to be held for all or a part of the term of the rental agreement to secure performance of any obligation of the tenant under the rental agreement. (b) The term […]
32-31-3-10. “Tenant” Defined
Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, “tenant” means an individual who occupies a rental unit: (1) for residential purposes; (2) with the landlord’s consent; and (3) for consideration that is agreed upon by both parties. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-10.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-3-11. Jurisdiction of Courts
Sec. 11. (a) The following courts have original and concurrent jurisdiction in cases arising under this chapter: (1) A circuit court. (2) A superior court. (3) A municipal court. (4) A small claims court. (b) A case arising under this chapter may be filed on the small claims docket of a court that has jurisdiction. […]
32-31-3-1. Repealed
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-1.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Repealed by P.L.29-2003, SEC.2.
32-31-3-1.1. Validity of Certain Rental Agreements
Sec. 1.1. Rental agreements entered into before July 1, 1989, remain valid and may be terminated, completed, consummated, or enforced as though this chapter had not been enacted. As added by P.L.16-2009, SEC.31.
32-31-3-2. “Cooperative Housing Association” Defined
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “cooperative housing association” means a consumer cooperative that provides dwelling units to its members. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-2.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.