32-31-4-4. Lien on Nonexempt Property for Expenses Incurred by Warehouseman or Storage Facility
Sec. 4. (a) A warehouseman or storage facility that receives property under this chapter holds a lien on all of that property that is not exempt property to the extent of the expenses for any of the following incurred by the warehouseman or storage facility with respect to all of the property, whether exempt or […]
32-31-4-5. Sale of Unclaimed Property
Sec. 5. If a tenant does not claim the tenant’s property within ninety (90) days after receiving notice under section 3 of this chapter, a warehouseman or storage facility may sell the property received under this chapter under IC 26-1-7-210(b). [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-6-4.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.143-2007, SEC.77; P.L.115-2007, SEC.5.
32-31-5-1. Applicability of Chapter
Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a rental agreement entered into or renewed after June 30, 1999. (b) This chapter applies to a landlord or tenant only if the rental agreement was entered into or renewed after June 30, 1999. (c) A waiver of this chapter by a landlord or tenant, including a […]
32-31-3-12. Return of Deposits; Deductions; Liability
Sec. 12. (a) Upon termination of a rental agreement, a landlord shall return to the tenant the security deposit minus any amount applied to: (1) the payment of accrued rent; (2) the amount of damages that the landlord has suffered or will reasonably suffer by reason of the tenant’s noncompliance with law or the rental […]
32-31-5-2. Applicability of Definitions
Sec. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout this chapter. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-8-3.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-3-13. Use of Deposits
Sec. 13. A security deposit may be used only for the following purposes: (1) To reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are not the result of ordinary wear and tear. (2) To pay the landlord for: (A) all rent in arrearage under the rental agreement; and […]
32-31-5-3. “Dwelling Unit” Defined
Sec. 3. (a) As used in this chapter, “dwelling unit” means a structure or part of a structure that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping unit. (b) The term includes the following: (1) An apartment unit. (2) A boarding house unit. (3) A rooming house unit. (4) A manufactured home (as defined in […]
32-31-3-13.5. Use of Motor Vehicle Liens as Security
Sec. 13.5. A landlord may not require, but may accept, a lien on a motor vehicle that is owned by a tenant as a security deposit or to secure the payment of rent by the tenant. If a landlord accepts a lien on a motor vehicle as security under this section, the landlord must: (1) […]
32-31-5-4. Written Notice Required to Modify Rental Agreement
Sec. 4. Unless otherwise provided by a written rental agreement between a landlord and tenant, a landlord shall give the tenant at least thirty (30) days written notice before modifying the rental agreement. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-8-5.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
32-31-3-14. Notice of Damages; Refund of Remaining Deposits
Sec. 14. Not more than forty-five (45) days after the termination of occupancy, a landlord shall mail to a tenant an itemized list of damages claimed for which the security deposit may be used under section 13 of this chapter. The list must set forth: (1) the estimated cost of repair for each damaged item; […]