Indiana Tenant Harassment Laws

Indiana prohibits landlord retaliation against tenants who report code violations or exercise their legal rights.

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Key Rules

Anti Harassment
No specific anti-harassment statute; retaliation protections apply
Penalties
Tenant may recover actual damages for retaliatory conduct
Self Help Prohibited
Lockouts and utility shutoffs to force eviction are prohibited

Applicable Statutes

Ind. Code § 32-31-8-6

Retaliatory conduct: landlord may not retaliate against a tenant for reporting housing code violations or exercising rights under the landlord-tenant statutes.

Legal Aid Resources

Indianapolis Legal Aid

317-635-9538

Marion County and Indianapolis

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