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 […]
32-31-11-1. Applicability
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies to an eviction action that results in an outcome described in section 3(a)(1) through 3(a)(3) of this chapter regardless of when the eviction action is originally filed. (b) This chapter does not apply to a hearing for damages in an eviction action in which a judgment has been awarded. […]
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 […]