Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-7-5
Tenant obligations
Operative Text
Sec. 5. A tenant shall do the following: (1) Comply with all obligations imposed primarily on a tenant by applicable provisions of health and housing codes. (2) Keep the areas of the rental premises occupied or used by the tenant reasonably clean. (3) Use the following in a reasonable manner: (A) Electrical systems. (B) Plumbing. (C) Sanitary systems. (D) Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. (E) Elevators, if provided. (F) Facilities and appliances of the rental premises. (4) Refrain from defacing, damaging, destroying, impairing, or removing any part of the rental premises. (5) Comply with all reasonable rules and regulations in existence at the time a rental agreement is entered into. A tenant shall also comply with amended rules and regulations as provided in the rental agreement. (6) Ensure that each smoke detector installed in the tenant's rental unit remains functional and is not disabled. If the smoke detector is battery operated, the tenant shall replace batteries in the smoke detector as necessary. If the smoke detector is hard wired into the rental unit's electrical system, and the tenant believes that the smoke detector is not functional, the tenant shall provide notice to the landlord under IC 22-11-18-3.5(e)(2). This section may not be construed to limit a landlord's obligations under this chapter or IC 32-31-8.
Indiana Code § 32-31-7-5 sets out a list of baseline obligations that tenants must meet during a tenancy. These include keeping occupied areas reasonably clean, using building systems and appliances responsibly, avoiding damage to the property, following applicable health and housing codes, and maintaining functional smoke detectors. The provision explicitly states that it does not reduce or replace any obligations a landlord independently holds under Indiana law.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-7-5, compliant operators generally document the condition of rental units at move-in and move-out to establish a baseline against which tenant obligations—such as cleanliness, proper use of systems, and no damage—can be assessed. Landlords typically ensure that rules and regulations they wish tenants to follow are in place at the time the rental agreement is signed, and that any amendments are handled as the agreement specifies. For smoke detectors wired into the electrical system, operators generally maintain a clear process for receiving and responding to tenant notices of malfunction, consistent with the notice procedure referenced in the statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-5 outlines the affirmative duties tenants carry during a tenancy, including keeping their space reasonably clean, using building systems properly, avoiding damage, and keeping smoke detectors functional. Tenants should be aware that failure to meet these obligations can be raised by a landlord in disputes over security deposits or lease termination, so understanding what the provision requires is important. Tenants who have questions about how these obligations interact with their specific lease terms or local housing codes may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Indiana housing 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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