Indiana Code 22-11-18-5.5. Violation by landlord; offenses
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Sec. 5.5. A landlord who violates section 3.5 of this chapter:
(2) if the smoke detector is hard wired into the rental unit’s electrical system, by failing to repair or replace the inoperable smoke detector not later than seven (7) days after receiving written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the need to repair or replace the inoperable smoke detector under section 3.5(e)(2) of this chapter;
(1) at the time the landlord delivers a rental unit to a tenant; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 22-11-18-5.5
- Landlord: has the meaning set forth in IC 32-31-3-3. See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
- Rental unit: has the meaning set forth in IC 32-31-3-8. See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
- Smoke detector: means a device which senses visible or invisible particles of combustion and conforms to the minimum standards for type, components, and maintenance prescribed by the National Fire Protection Association. See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
- Tenant: has the meaning set forth in IC 32-31-3-10. See Indiana Code 22-11-18-1
commits a Class B infraction. However, the offense is a Class A infraction if the landlord has a prior violation for an offense under this section.
As added by P.L.17-2008, SEC.3.