Indiana Code 24-7-9-4. Civil damages recoverable by lessee
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Sec. 4. (a) If a lessor violates this article and a lessee who is a party to the agreement prevails in the proceeding, the lessee may:
(2) set off in a counterclaim in any action by the lessor committing the violation;
(1) recover from the lessor committing the violation; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-7-9-4
- Attorney: includes a counselor or other person authorized to appear and represent a party in an action or special proceeding. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
- Counterclaim: A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
the amounts described in subsection (b).
(b) The lessee in an action described in subsection (a) may recover all of the following:
(1) Reasonable attorney‘s fees, as determined by the court.
(2) Court costs.
(3) The greater of:
(A) the actual damages incurred by the lessee as a result of the violation;
(B) three hundred dollars ($300); or
(C) twenty-five percent (25%) of the total rental payments necessary to acquire ownership of the property leased under the agreement.
As added by P.L.254-1987, SEC.1.