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IN Code § 32-31-3-13.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|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) file or record the lien under IC 32-33; and(2) comply with the requirements of IC 32-31-3 concerning security deposits;in order to enforce the lien.As added by P.L.47-2012, SEC.1.
IN Code § 32-31-3-14 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|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; and(2) the amounts and lease on which the landlord intends to assess the tenant.The landlord shall include with the list a check or money order for the difference between the damages claimed and the amount of the security deposit held by the landlord.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-14.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-3-15 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|32-31-3-15. Remittance of Full Deposit

Sec. 15. Failure by a landlord to provide notice of damages under section 14 of this chapter constitutes agreement by the landlord that no damages are due, and the landlord must remit to the tenant immediately the full security deposit.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-15.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-3-16 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|32-31-3-16. Liability for Withheld Deposits

Sec. 16. A landlord who fails to comply with sections 14 and 15 of this chapter is liable to the tenant in an amount equal to the part of the deposit withheld by the landlord plus reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-16.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-3-17 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|32-31-3-17. Waiver of Chapter

Sec. 17. A waiver of this chapter by a landlord or tenant is void.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-17.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-3-18 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|32-31-3-18. Disclosure of Managers and Agents

Sec. 18. (a) A landlord or a person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on behalf of the landlord shall disclose and furnish to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the rental agreement the names and addresses of the following:(1) A person residing in Indiana who is authorized to manage the dwelling unit.(2) A person residing in Indiana who is reasonably accessible to the tenant and who is authorized to act as agent for the owner for purposes of:(A) service of process; and(B) receiving and receipting for notices and demands.A person who is identified as being authorized to manage under subdivision (1) may also be identified as the person authorized to act as agent under subdivision (2).(b) This section is enforceable against any successor landlord, owner, or manager.(c) A person who fails to comply with subsection (a) becomes an agent of each person who is a landlord for purposes of:(1) service of process and receiving and receipting for notices and demands; and(2) performing the obligations of the landlord under law or the rental agreement.(d) If the information required by subsection (a) is not disclosed at the beginning of the rental agreement, the tenant shall be allowed any expenses reasonably incurred to discover the names and addresses required to be furnished.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-18.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-3-19 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 3. Security Deposits|32-31-3-19. Sale of Property; Liability for Deposits; Exceptions

Sec. 19. (a) Unless otherwise agreed, if a landlord conveys, in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser, property that includes a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement, the landlord is relieved of liability under law or the rental agreement as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the conveyance. However, for one (1) year after giving notice of the conveyance, the landlord remains liable to the tenant for the security deposit to which the tenant is entitled under section 14 of this chapter unless:(1) the purchaser acknowledges that the purchaser has assumed the liability of the seller by giving notice to the tenant; and(2) upon conveyance the seller transfers the security deposit to the purchaser.(b) Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of a dwelling unit is relieved of any liability the manager might have under law or the rental agreement as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of the manager's management.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-19.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-4-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 4. Moving and Storage of Tenant's Property|32-31-4-1. "Exempt Property" Defined

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "exempt property" means personal property that is any of the following:(1) Medically necessary for an individual.(2) Used by a tenant for the tenant's trade or business.(3) Any of the following, as necessary for the tenant or a member of the tenant's household:(A) A week's supply of seasonably necessary clothing.(B) Blankets.(C) Items necessary for the care and schooling of a minor child.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-6-2(a).]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-4-1.5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 4. Moving and Storage of Tenant's Property|32-31-4-1.5. "Storage Facility" Defined

Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "storage facility" means any location approved by a court for storage of a tenant's personal property under section 2(e) of this chapter.As added by P.L.115-2007, SEC.1.
IN Code § 32-31-4-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 4. Moving and Storage of Tenant's Property|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 has surrendered possession of the personal property.(c) An oral or a written rental agreement may not define abandonment differently than is provided in subsection (b).(d) If a landlord is awarded possession of a dwelling unit by a court under IC 32-30-2, the landlord may seek an order from the court allowing removal of a tenant's personal property.(e) If the tenant fails to remove the tenant's personal property before the date specified in the court's order issued under subsection (d), the landlord may remove the tenant's personal property in accordance with the order and deliver the personal property to a warehouseman under section 3 of this chapter or to a storage facility approved by the court.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-6-1.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.115-2007, SEC.2.
IN Code § 32-31-4-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 4. Moving and Storage of Tenant's Property|32-31-4-3. Delivery to Warehouseman or Storage Facility After Notice to Tenant; Release of Exempt Property

Sec. 3. (a) If a tenant has failed to remove the tenant's personal property under section 2 of this chapter, a landlord may deliver the personal property to a warehouseman or to a storage facility if notice of both of the following has been personally served on the tenant at the last known address of the tenant:(1) An order for removal of personal property issued under section 2 of this chapter.(2) The identity and location of the warehouseman or the storage facility.(b) At the demand of the owner of the exempt property, the warehouseman or storage facility shall release the exempt property to the owner without requiring payment from the owner at the time of delivery.(c) A waiver of the provisions of section 1 of this chapter or subsection (b) by contract or otherwise is void.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citations: 32-7-6-2(b); 32-7-6-2(c); 32-7-6-2(d).]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.115-2007, SEC.3.
IN Code § 32-31-4-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 4. Moving and Storage of Tenant's Property|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 not exempt:(1) Storage.(2) Transportation.(3) Insurance.(4) Labor.(5) Present or future charges related to the property.(6) Expenses necessary for preservation of the property.(7) Expenses reasonably incurred in the lawful sale of the property.(b) A tenant may claim the tenant's property at any time until the sale of the property under section 5 of this chapter by paying the warehouseman or storage facility the expenses described in this section.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-6-3.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.115-2007, SEC.4.
IN Code § 32-31-4-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 4. Moving and Storage of Tenant's Property|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.
IN Code § 32-31-5-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|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 former tenant, by contract or otherwise, is void.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citations: 32-7-8-1; 32-7-8-2.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-5-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|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.
IN Code § 32-31-5-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|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 IC 22-12-1-16) or mobile structure (as defined in IC 22-12-1-17) and the space occupied by the manufactured home or mobile structure.(5) A single or two (2) family dwelling.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-8-4.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-5-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|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.
IN Code § 32-31-5-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|32-31-5-5. Tenant's Personal Property

Sec. 5. (a) Except as provided in IC 16-41-27-29, IC 32-31-3, or IC 32-31-4, a landlord may not:(1) take possession of;(2) remove from a tenant's dwelling unit;(3) deny a tenant access to; or(4) dispose of;a tenant's personal property in order to enforce an obligation of the tenant to the landlord under a rental agreement.(b) The landlord and tenant may agree in a writing separate from the rental agreement that the landlord may hold property voluntarily tendered by the tenant as security in exchange for forbearance from an action to evict.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-8-6.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-5-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|32-31-5-6. Landlord Prohibited From Interfering With Access, Possession, or Essential Services; Unit Entry by Landlord

Sec. 6. (a) This section does not apply if the dwelling unit has been abandoned.(b) For purposes of this section, a dwelling unit is considered abandoned if:(1) the tenants have failed to:(A) pay; or(B) offer to pay;rent due under the rental agreement; and(2) the circumstances are such that a reasonable person would conclude that the tenants have surrendered possession of the dwelling unit.An oral or written rental agreement may not define abandonment differently than is provided by this subsection.(c) Except as authorized by judicial order, a landlord may not deny or interfere with a tenant's access to or possession of the tenant's dwelling unit by commission of any act, including the following:(1) Changing the locks or adding a device to exclude the tenant from the dwelling unit.(2) Removing the doors, windows, fixtures, or appliances from the dwelling unit.(3) Interrupting, reducing, shutting off, or causing termination of any of the following to a tenant:(A) Electricity.(B) Gas.(C) Water.(D) Other essential services.However, the landlord may interrupt, shut off, or terminate service as the result of an emergency, good faith repairs, or necessary construction. This subdivision does not require a landlord to pay for services described in this subdivision if the landlord has not agreed, by an oral or written rental agreement, to do so.(d) A tenant may not interrupt, reduce, shut off, or cause termination of:(1) electricity;(2) gas;(3) water; or(4) other essential services;to the dwelling unit if the interruption, reduction, shutting off, or termination of the service will result in serious damage to the rental unit.(e) A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to the tenant's landlord to enter the tenant's dwelling unit in order to:(1) inspect the dwelling unit;(2) make necessary or agreed to:(A) repairs;(B) decorations;(C) alterations; or(D) improvements;(3) supply necessary or agreed to services; or(4) exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual:(A) purchasers;(B) mortgagees;(C) tenants;(D) workers; or(E) contractors.(f) A landlord may enter the dwelling unit:(1) without notice to the tenant in the case of an emergency that threatens the safety of the occupants or the landlord's property; and(2) without the consent of the tenant:(A) under a court order; or(B) if the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the dwelling unit.(g) A landlord:(1) shall not abuse the right of entry or use a right of entry to harass a tenant;(2) shall give a tenant reasonable written or oral notice of the landlord's intent to enter the dwelling unit; and(3) may enter a tenant's dwelling unit only at reasonable times.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-8-7.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.115-2007, SEC.6.
IN Code § 32-31-5-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 5. Rental Agreements; Right of Access|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 under IC 22-11-18-3.5 concerning smoke detectors.As added by P.L.17-2008, SEC.4.
IN Code § 32-31-6-1 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|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.
IN Code § 32-31-6-2 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|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.
IN Code § 32-31-6-3 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|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.
IN Code § 32-31-6-4 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|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 will suffer if the violation, act, or omission is not enjoined; and(2) be sworn to by the petitioner.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-4.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-6-5 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|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, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-6-6 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|32-31-6-6. Emergency Order

Sec. 6. (a) At the emergency hearing, if the court finds:(1) probable cause to believe that the landlord has violated or threatened to violate IC 32-31-5-6; and(2) that the tenant will suffer immediate and serious injury, loss, or damage;the court shall issue an emergency order under subsection (b).(b) If the court makes a finding under subsection (a), the court shall order the landlord to do either or both of the following:(1) Return possession of the dwelling unit to the tenant if the tenant has been deprived of possession of the dwelling unit.(2) Refrain from violating IC 32-31-5-6.(c) The court may make other orders that the court considers just under the circumstances, including setting a subsequent hearing at the request of a party to adjudicate related claims between the parties.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-6.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-6-7 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|32-31-6-7. Waste

Sec. 7. (a) As used in this section, "waste" does not include failure to pay rent.(b) At the emergency hearing, if the court finds:(1) probable cause to believe that the tenant has committed or threatens to commit waste to the rental unit; and(2) that the landlord has suffered or will suffer immediate and serious:(A) injury;(B) loss; or(C) damage;the court shall issue an order under subsection (c).(c) If the court makes a finding under subsection (b), the court shall order the tenant to do either or both of the following:(1) Return possession of the dwelling unit to the landlord.(2) Refrain from committing waste to the dwelling unit.(d) The court may make other orders that the court considers just under the circumstances, including setting a subsequent hearing at the request of a party to adjudicate related claims between the parties.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-7.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-6-8 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|32-31-6-8. Summons; Court Procedure

Sec. 8. (a) If a petition is filed under this chapter, the clerk shall issue to the respondent a summons to appear at a hearing. The summons must:(1) give notice of the date, time, and place of the hearing; and(2) inform the respondent that the respondent must appear before the court to answer the petition.(b) The clerk shall serve the respondent with the summons to appear in accordance with Rule 4.1 of the Rules of Trial Procedure.(c) The court shall not grant a continuance of the emergency hearing except upon clear and convincing evidence that manifest injustice would result if a continuance were not granted.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-8.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-6-9 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|32-31-6-9. Subsequent Hearing

Sec. 9. If the court sets a subsequent hearing under section 6(c) or 7(d) of this chapter, the court may do the following at the subsequent hearing:(1) Determine damages.(2) Order return of a tenant's withheld property.(3) Make other orders the court considers just under the circumstances.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-9.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
IN Code § 32-31-6-10 (2021)
2021 Indiana Code|Title 32. Property|Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations|Chapter 6. Emergency Possessory Orders|32-31-6-10. Other Claims

Sec. 10. The adjudication of an emergency possessory claim under section 6(b) or 7(c) of this chapter does not bar a subsequent claim a party may have against the other party arising out of the landlord and tenant relationship unless that claim has been adjudicated under section 9 of this chapter.[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-9-10.]As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.