32-31-5-7. Written Acknowledgement by Tenant
Sec. 7. (a) At the time a landlord delivers a rental unit to a tenant, the landlord shall require the tenant to acknowledge in writing that the rental unit is equipped with a functional smoke detector. (b) A landlord and a tenant may not waive, in a rental agreement or a separate writing, the requirements […]
32-31-7-6. Condition of Rental Premises Upon Termination of Occupancy
Sec. 6. At the termination of a tenant’s occupancy, the tenant shall deliver the rental premises to the landlord in a clean and proper condition, excepting ordinary wear and tear expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling unit. As added by P.L.92-2002, SEC.1.
32-31-6-1. Applicability of Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 and IC 32-31-5 apply throughout this chapter. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-1.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-7-7. Landlord’s Cause of Action to Enforce Tenant Obligations
Sec. 7. (a) A landlord may bring an action in a court with jurisdiction to enforce an obligation of a tenant under this chapter. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a landlord may not bring an action under this chapter unless the following conditions are met: (1) The landlord gives the tenant notice of […]
32-31-6-2. Small Claims Jurisdiction
Sec. 2. The small claims docket of a court has jurisdiction to grant an emergency possessory order under this chapter. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-2.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
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 […]
32-31-6-3. Eligibility to File Petition
Sec. 3. The following may file a petition for an emergency possessory order under this chapter: (1) A tenant, if the landlord has violated IC 32-31-5-6. (2) A landlord, if the tenant has committed or threatens to commit waste to the rental unit. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-3.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-6-4. Petition Requirements
Sec. 4. A petition for an order under this chapter must: (1) include an allegation specifying: (A) the violation, act, or omission caused or threatened by a landlord or tenant; and (B) The nature of the specific immediate and serious: (i) injury; (ii) loss; or (iii) damage; that the landlord or tenant has suffered or […]
32-31-6-5. Court Review; Emergency Hearing
Sec. 5. If a tenant or a landlord petitions the court to issue an order under this chapter, the court shall immediately do the following: (1) Review the petition. (2) Schedule an emergency hearing for not later than three (3) business days after the petition is filed. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-5.] As added by P.L.2-2002, […]
32-31-4-2. Liability; Abandoned Property; Court Order Allowing Removal by Landlord
Sec. 2. (a) A landlord has no liability for loss or damage to a tenant’s personal property if the tenant’s personal property has been abandoned by the tenant. (b) For purposes of this section, a tenant’s personal property is considered abandoned if a reasonable person would conclude that the tenant has vacated the premises and […]