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32-31-1-1. Determination of Estates at Will

Sec. 1. (a) A tenancy at will may be determined by a one (1) month notice in writing, delivered to the tenant. (b) A tenancy at will cannot arise or be created without an express contract. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citations: 32-7-1-1; 32-7-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.

32-31-1-10. Conveyance by Landlord

Sec. 10. A conveyance by a landlord of real estate or of any interest in the real estate is valid without the attornment of the tenant. If the tenant pays rent to the landlord before the tenant receives notice of the conveyance, the rent paid to the landlord is good against the grantee. [Pre-2002 Recodification […]

32-31-1-11. Attornment of Tenant to Stranger

Sec. 11. The attornment of a tenant to a stranger is void and does not affect the possession of the landlord unless: (1) the landlord consents to the attornment; or (2) the attornment is made under a judgment at law or the order or decree of a court. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-10.] As added by […]

32-31-1-12. Sublessees; Remedy Against Landlord

Sec. 12. A sublessee has the same remedy under the original lease against the chief landlord as the sublessee would have had against the immediate lessor. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-11.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.

32-31-1-14. Rents; Land Granted for Life

Sec. 14. Rents from lands granted for life or lives may be recovered as other rents. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-13.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.

32-31-1-16. Rents; Executors and Administrators; Remedies and Liabilities

Sec. 16. An executor or administrator of the estate of a decedent, whether a testator or intestate: (1) has the same remedies to recover rents; and (2) is subject to the same liabilities to pay rents; as the decedent. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-15.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.

32-31-1-18. Death of Life Tenant Demising Land; Recovery of Rent

Sec. 18. If a life tenant who has demised any lands dies on or after the day on which rent is due and payable, the executor or administrator of the life tenant’s estate may recover from the under tenant the whole rent due. If the life tenant dies before the day on which rent is […]

32-31-1-19. Crop Paid as Rent

Sec. 19. (a) In a case where a tenant agrees under contract to pay as rent: (1) a part of the crop raised on the leased premises; (2) rent in kind; or (3) a cash rent; the landlord may have a lien on the crop raised under the contract for payment of the rent. If […]

32-31-1-2. Creation of Tenancy at Will Month to Month

Sec. 2. A general tenancy in which the premises are occupied by the express or constructive consent of the landlord is considered to be a tenancy from month to month. However, this section does not apply to land used for agricultural purposes. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-2 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.

32-31-1-21. Disclosure of Structure in Flood Plain

Sec. 21. (a) This section applies to rental agreements entered into or renewed after June 30, 2009, for residential, agricultural, and commercial property. (b) If the lowest floor of a structure, including a basement, that is the subject of a rental agreement is at or below the one hundred (100) year frequency flood elevation, as […]

32-31-1-22. Requests for Law Enforcement or Emergency Assistance; Political Subdivisions Prohibited From Imposing Penalties for Requests Believed Necessary to Prevent Abuse, Crime, or Emergency; Exceptions

Sec. 22. (a) The definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout this section. (b) As used in this section, “penalty” refers to any of the following: (1) The assessment of a penalty, fine, or fee. (2) Actual or threatened eviction from a rental unit, or the causing of an actual or threatened eviction from a rental […]

32-31-1-23. Death or Incapacitation of a Tenant

Sec. 23. (a) If a landlord knows of the death of a tenant who, at the time of death, was the sole occupant of the dwelling unit under a lease, the landlord: (1) shall notify a tenant’s representative of the death; (2) shall give the tenant’s representative access to the premises at a reasonable time […]

32-31-1-3. Determination of Year to Year Tenancy

Sec. 3. A tenancy from year to year may be determined by a notice given to the tenant not less than three (3) months before the expiration of the year. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-3 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.

32-31-1-4. Notice; Determination of Tenancy

Sec. 4. (a) This section applies to a tenancy of not more than three (3) months which, by express or implied agreement of the parties, extends from one (1) period to another. (b) Notice to the tenant equal to the interval between the periods is sufficient to determine a tenancy described in subsection (a). [Pre-2002 […]

32-31-1-5. Form; Notice Determining Tenancy From Year to Year

Sec. 5. The following form of notice may be used to terminate a tenancy from year to year: (insert date here) To (insert name of tenant here): You are notified to vacate at the expiration of the current year of tenancy the following property: (insert description of property here). (insert name of landlord here) [Pre-2002 […]

32-31-1-6. Rent; Refusal or Neglect to Pay

Sec. 6. If a tenant refuses or neglects to pay rent when due, a landlord may terminate the lease with not less than ten (10) days notice to the tenant unless: (1) the parties otherwise agreed; or (2) the tenant pays the rent in full before the notice period expires. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-1-5.] As […]