§ 32-31-9-1 Application; waiver
§ 32-31-9-2 Applicability of definitions
§ 32-31-9-3 “Applicable offense”
§ 32-31-9-4 “Applicant”
§ 32-31-9-5 “Dwelling unit”
§ 32-31-9-6 “Perpetrator”
§ 32-31-9-7 “Protected individual”
§ 32-31-9-8 Lease protections; prohibition of retaliation by landlord
§ 32-31-9-9 Change of lock requirements
§ 32-31-9-10 Change of lock requirements if a court issues a protection or restraining order
§ 32-31-9-11 Reimbursement for lock changes; key requirements
§ 32-31-9-12 Termination of rental agreements by protected individuals; written notices; liability
§ 32-31-9-13 Rights and obligations of other adult tenants
§ 32-31-9-14 Liability of a perpetrator who is a tenant
§ 32-31-9-15 Landlord or agent liability

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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 32 > Article 31 > Chapter 9 - Rights of Tenants Who Are Victims of Certain Crimes

  • applicable offense: refers to any of the following:

    Indiana Code 32-31-9-3

  • applicant: means an individual who applies to a landlord to enter into a lease of a dwelling unit. See Indiana Code 32-31-9-4
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • dwelling unit: has the meaning set forth in IC 32-31-5-3. See Indiana Code 32-31-9-5
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • perpetrator: means an individual who:

    Indiana Code 32-31-9-6

  • Personal property: includes goods, chattels, evidences of debt, and things in action. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • protected individual: means a tenant or applicant:

    Indiana Code 32-31-9-7