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Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-10-5

"Residential eviction diversion program"; voluntary participation

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/13/2026IndianaEviction & Just Cause

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-10-5
Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "residential
eviction diversion program" refers to any:

(1) preeviction diversion program;

(2) landlord-tenant settlement conference; or

(3) similar program affecting residential evictions or the
possession of residential rental property;

that is offered or operated in Indiana on a statewide or local basis,
regardless of when the program is first offered or operated in Indiana.

(b) A residential eviction diversion program may not be offered or
operated unless participation in the program is voluntary for all parties.

(c) A person that offers or operates a residential eviction diversion
program in violation of subsection (b) shall immediately cease to offer
the program to new participants.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Indiana Code § 32-31-10-5 establishes that any residential eviction diversion program operating in the state — whether statewide or local, and including pre-eviction programs, landlord-tenant settlement conferences, or similar initiatives — must be entirely voluntary for all participating parties. No program of this type may compel either landlords or tenants to take part. If a program is found to be operating in violation of this voluntary-participation requirement, it must immediately stop accepting new participants.

Written by anthropic/claude-sonnet-4.6 · Reviewed on October 14, 2026

Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Ind. Code § 32-31-10-5, landlords cannot be required to participate in a residential eviction diversion program, settlement conference, or similar initiative as a condition of pursuing an eviction or resolving a rental dispute. Compliant operators of such programs ensure that enrollment and continued participation remain optional for property owners at every stage. Landlords who are pressured into mandatory participation in a program that appears to violate this provision may wish to consult a tenant-landlord legal resource or the program's administering body about the voluntary-participation requirement.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ind. Code § 32-31-10-5 means that tenants cannot be forced to participate in a residential eviction diversion program, pre-eviction conference, or similar process — involvement must be entirely their own choice. This protection applies to programs offered at any level, local or statewide, regardless of when the program began operating. Tenants who believe a program is being administered in a way that makes participation feel mandatory may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand their options under this provision.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Ind. Code § 32-31-3-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-8
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-10
Ind. Code § 32-31-4
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-11
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-10-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-10-4
Ind. Code § 32-31-10-5
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12
Ind. Code § 32-31-4
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-4
Ind. Code § 32-31-5
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-7
Ind. Code § 32-31-8
Ind. Code § 32-31-8.5
Ind. Code § 32-31-9
Ind. Code § 32-31-10
Ind. Code § 32-31-11
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-7
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-4
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-5
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-9
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-8
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-5
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-8-5
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-8
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-5
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-2
Ind. Code § 32-31-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-3
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-6
Ind. Code § 32-31-3

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Source Information

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