Indiana Repair & Habitability Laws
Indiana landlords must maintain rental units in a safe, clean, and habitable condition.
Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Not explicitly codified in Indiana law
- Rent Withholding
- Not permitted — tenants may not unilaterally withhold rent
- Habitability Standard
- Safe, clean, and habitable condition; housing code compliance
- Notice Required
- Written notice to landlord and reasonable time to repair before invoking remedies
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Applicable Statutes
Ind. Code § 32-31-8-5
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Landlord's duty to maintain habitable premises: landlord must keep the rental unit in a safe, clean, and habitable condition, and comply with all applicable housing codes.
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Ind. Code § 32-31-8-6
Tenant remedies for landlord noncompliance: if landlord fails to repair after written notice and a reasonable time, tenant may terminate the rental agreement or seek damages.
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