Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-6-1
Applicability of definitions
Operative Text
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 and IC 32-31-5 apply throughout this chapter.
Indiana Code § 32-31-6-1 establishes that the definitions found in IC 32-31-3 and IC 32-31-5 carry over and apply to all provisions within IC 32-31-6. This is a structural rule that ensures consistent interpretation of terms across related chapters of Indiana's landlord-tenant law. By anchoring definitions in earlier chapters, the provision prevents ambiguity about the meaning of key terms used throughout IC 32-31-6.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 32-31-6-1, property owners and managers operating under IC 32-31-6 should be aware that the definitions governing their obligations and rights are drawn from IC 32-31-3 and IC 32-31-5. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those definitional chapters to ensure they correctly understand the scope of terms used throughout IC 32-31-6. Misreading a defined term due to unfamiliarity with the referenced chapters can affect how other substantive provisions in this chapter are applied.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 32-31-6-1 means that when tenants encounter terms in IC 32-31-6, those terms carry the meanings established in IC 32-31-3 and IC 32-31-5. Understanding those definitions can be important when evaluating rights or obligations described elsewhere in IC 32-31-6. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help explain how these cross-referenced definitions affect protections available under Indiana landlord-tenant law.
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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