32-31-8-2. Applicability of Definitions
Sec. 2. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.92-2002, SEC.2.
32-31-8-3. “Rental Premises” Defined
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “rental premises” includes all of the following: (1) A tenant’s rental unit. (2) The structure in which the tenant’s rental unit is a part. As added by P.L.92-2002, SEC.2.
32-31-8-4. Effect of Waiver of Statute
Sec. 4. A waiver of the application of this chapter by a landlord or tenant, by contract or otherwise, is void. As added by P.L.92-2002, SEC.2.
32-31-8-5. Landlord Obligations
Sec. 5. A landlord shall do the following: (1) Deliver the rental premises to a tenant in compliance with the rental agreement, and in a safe, clean, and habitable condition. (2) Comply with all health and housing codes applicable to the rental premises. (3) Make all reasonable efforts to keep common areas of a rental […]
32-31-8-6. Tenant’s Cause of Action to Enforce Landlord Obligations
Sec. 6. (a) A tenant may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction to enforce an obligation of a landlord under this chapter. (b) A tenant may not bring an action under this chapter unless the following conditions are met: (1) The tenant gives the landlord notice of the landlord’s noncompliance with a provision […]
32-31-8-7. Owner or Landlord Not Prohibited From Refusing to Rent Based on Reasonable Occupancy Standard; Standard for Presumption of Reasonableness
Sec. 7. (a) The residential landlord-tenant statute (as defined in IC 32-31-2.9-2) does not prohibit an owner or a landlord from refusing to rent a rental unit on the basis of a reasonable occupancy standard. (b) For purposes of this section, an occupancy standard is presumed reasonable if: (1) it permits two (2) individuals per […]
32-31-8-1. Application
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this chapter applies only to dwelling units that are let for rent under a rental agreement entered into after June 30, 2002. (b) This chapter does not apply to dwelling units that are let for rent with an option to purchase under an agreement entered into […]