Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-3-8
"Rental unit" defined
Operative Text
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "rental unit" means: (1) a structure, or the part of a structure, that is used as a home, residence, or sleeping unit by: (A) one (1) individual who maintains a household; or (B) two (2) or more individuals who maintain a common household; or (2) any grounds, facilities, or area promised for the use of a residential tenant, including the following: (A) An apartment unit. (B) A boarding house. (C) A rooming house. (D) A mobile home space. (E) A single or two (2) family dwelling.
Indiana Code § 32-31-3-8 establishes what counts as a "rental unit" for purposes of the chapter governing security deposits and related landlord-tenant matters. The definition is broad, covering any structure—or portion of one—used as a home or sleeping space by one or more people sharing a household, as well as any grounds or facilities promised to a residential tenant. Specific examples listed include apartment units, boarding houses, rooming houses, mobile home spaces, and single- or two-family dwellings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-3-8, the obligations and protections in this chapter apply to a wide range of residential properties that operators may manage, not just traditional apartments. Compliant operators generally recognize that the definition extends to boarding houses, rooming houses, mobile home spaces, and shared-household arrangements, meaning the chapter's rules apply across those property types. Keeping accurate records of which spaces are promised to tenants—including common grounds and facilities—helps ensure that all covered units are managed consistently with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-8 defines "rental unit" broadly, which means the protections in this chapter may apply to a wide variety of living situations beyond a standard apartment, including rooms in a boarding or rooming house, a mobile home space, or a unit in a two-family dwelling. If a tenant believes their living arrangement qualifies as a rental unit under this definition, they may have access to the rights and remedies established elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants who are uncertain whether their housing type is covered can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general information about how this definition has been applied.
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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