Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-9-14
Liability of a perpetrator who is a tenant
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Sec. 14. A perpetrator who is a tenant and who is excluded from a dwelling unit under a court order remains liable under the lease with other tenants of the dwelling unit for rent and for the cost of damages to the dwelling unit.
Under Indiana Code § 32-31-9-14, when a court order removes a tenant who has been identified as a perpetrator from a dwelling unit, that person does not escape their financial obligations under the lease. They remain legally responsible for rent and for any costs associated with damage to the unit, alongside the other tenants who remain on the lease. The provision ensures that the financial burden of the perpetrator's exclusion does not automatically fall on the remaining tenants or the landlord.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-9-14, a landlord's lease obligations with remaining tenants are not extinguished when a court order excludes a perpetrator-tenant from the unit. Compliant operators generally document the court order, continue to hold all named lease parties—including the excluded perpetrator—accountable for rent and damages, and maintain records of any damage costs that may need to be recovered. Understanding this provision helps property managers assess their options when a unit's occupancy changes due to a protective court order.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-14 establishes that a tenant who is court-ordered out of a dwelling unit as a perpetrator still bears financial responsibility for rent and damages under the existing lease. Remaining tenants should be aware that this provision is designed to protect them from being solely burdened by the excluded person's share of lease obligations. Tenants navigating situations involving court orders and lease liability may benefit from consulting 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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