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32-31-7-1. 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 […]

32-31-7-3. “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.1.

32-31-7-5. Tenant Obligations

Sec. 5. A tenant shall do the following: (1) Comply with all obligations imposed primarily on a tenant by applicable provisions of health and housing codes. (2) Keep the areas of the rental premises occupied or used by the tenant reasonably clean. (3) Use the following in a reasonable manner: (A) Electrical systems. (B) Plumbing. […]

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.

32-31-7-7. 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 […]