Ind. Code ch. 32-31-2

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Ind. Code § 32-31-2-1 Necessity of recording

Sec. 1. (a) This section does not apply to any lease that is entered into by the Indiana department of transportation under IC 8-23-2. (b) Not more than forty-five (45) days after its execution, a lease of real estate for a period longer than three (3) years shall be recorded in the Miscellaneous Record in the recorder's office of the county in which the real estate is located. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.14-2019, SEC.5.

Ind. Code § 32-31-2-2 Failure to record lease; effect

Sec. 2. (a) This section does not apply to any lease that is entered into by the Indiana department of transportation under IC 8-23-2. (b) If a lease for a period longer than three (3) years is not recorded within forty-five (45) days after its execution, the lease is void against any subsequent purchaser, lessee, or mortgagee who acquires the real estate in good faith and for valuable consideration. [Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-2-1 part.] As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16. Amended by P.L.14-2019, SEC.6.

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