Ind. Code ch. 32-31-2.9

Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-1 Application of definitions

Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-2 "Residential landlord-tenant statute"

Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "residential landlord-tenant statute" refers to any of the following: (1) IC 32-31-3. (2) IC 32-31-4. (3) IC 32-31-5. (4) IC 32-31-6. (5) IC 32-31-7. (6) IC 32-31-8. (7) IC 32-31-8.5. (8) IC 32-31-9. (9) IC 32-31-10. (10) IC 32-31-11. As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.22-2007, SEC.1; P.L.164-2022, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-3 Applicability of residential landlord-tenant statutes

Sec. 3. The residential landlord-tenant statutes apply to rental agreements for dwelling units located in Indiana. As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-4 Inapplicability of residential landlord-tenant statutes

Sec. 4. The residential landlord-tenant statutes do not apply to any of the following arrangements unless the arrangement was created to avoid application of the residential landlord-tenant statutes: (1) Residence at a rental unit owned or operated by an institution that is directly related to detention or the provision of medical care, maternity home care, education, counseling, religious service, geriatric service, or a similar service. (2) Occupancy under a contract of sale of a rental unit or the property of which the rental unit is a part if the occupant is the purchaser or a person who succeeds to the purchaser's interest. However, the residential landlord-tenant statutes apply to occupancy of a rental unit under a rental agreement described in IC 32-31-3-7(b). (3) Occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organization in the part of a structure operated for the benefit of the organization. (4) Transient occupancy in a hotel, motel, or other lodging. (5) Occupancy by an employee of a landlord whose right to occupancy is conditional upon employment in or about the premises. (6) Occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit or a holder of a proprietary lease in a cooperative. (7) Occupancy under a rental agreement covering property used by the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes. As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.62-2008, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-5 Application of other statutes

Sec. 5. This chapter does not limit the application of a statute that is not a residential landlord-tenant statute to a residential landlord-tenant relationship if the statute would otherwise be applicable to the relationship. As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1.