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Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-2.9-3

Applicability of residential landlord-tenant statutes

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
effective 10/13/2026IndianaLease Requirements

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-2.9-3
Sec. 3. The residential landlord-tenant statutes apply
to rental agreements for dwelling units located in Indiana.
Source: Legislative text reproduced verbatim
Plain English

Indiana Code § 32-31-2.9-3 establishes that the state's residential landlord-tenant statutes govern rental agreements for dwelling units physically located within Indiana. This provision sets the geographic and subject-matter scope of those protections and obligations, meaning the full body of Indiana's residential landlord-tenant law applies whenever a rental agreement covers an Indiana dwelling unit. It functions as a foundational applicability rule that anchors all related rights and duties to the state's statutory framework.

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For Property Managers

Under Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-3, operators of rental properties in Indiana are subject to the full set of residential landlord-tenant statutes regardless of where the landlord is based or how the rental agreement is structured. Compliant operators generally ensure that their lease terms and management practices conform to Indiana's statutory requirements, since those rules apply by operation of law to any dwelling unit located in the state. Familiarity with the broader Indiana residential landlord-tenant framework is a standard part of operating rental housing in the state.

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

For Tenants

Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-3 confirms that anyone renting a dwelling unit in Indiana is covered by the state's residential landlord-tenant statutes, establishing a baseline of statutory rights that apply regardless of what a lease may or may not say. Tenants who believe those rights have not been honored can explore options such as raising a statutory violation as a defense in court proceedings, contacting a local tenant-rights organization, or consulting with an attorney familiar with Indiana housing law. Understanding that this provision anchors the entire Indiana landlord-tenant framework can be a useful starting point when researching specific rights or obligations.

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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