Comments on: Seeking – Renters Rights in Indiana

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:26:13 +0000

My landlord want is trying to evict us because he wants to move in were we live. He gave us a letter to quit renting and now he said he is going to raise rent all of the sudden. Can he do that and what rights do I have. I have a three year old daughter and want to move but can,t find a place to rent. I have no clue what to do he keeps calling and herasing me and my girlfriend we had a years lease then that ended so we did month to month,then he said he wants us out so we have been paying weekly….Please help me if you can

By: shelly

shelly — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:33:12 +0000

We signed a 6 month lease which we have fulfilled and now are on a month by month lease with our landlord. I seen him in our front yard measuring and roping off for something so i went out to ask what he was doing. We live in a house on 6 lots in town. He informs me that he is going to move a tralior in infront of our house. can he do this? Also is he “allowed” to leave wooden sticks and concrete blocks on the property while we are still renting? This poses a safety hazord as we have three small children who play outside.

By: karen

karen — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:02:09 +0000

well 1st ur place is inhabitable that a reason to not pay rent constructive eviction u must notfiy landlord verbally and in writing abt [roblem contact rpa to lodge a comlaint a 45$ fee also the department of housing and uban development then the helath dept to inspect if the landlord violated any health codes and not in compliance u d not have to pay rent, and can move with out retaliation landlord can if he wants to give you a document to release you. lease go to hud.gov for your state under tenant/landlord handbook or renters right it is full of a wealth of info to help it helped me..

By: David Wax

David Wax — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 03:46:18 +0000

My daughters ex boyfriend tracked her to her new apartment. He would ambush her in the parking lot and would beat her both in the parking lot and in her apartment. The police were called many times, her landlord got a restraining order mainly for the protection of his other tenants. It was finally recomended by both her doctor and the police that she move. She moved back home with about 6 months remaining on her lease. Is the continuous danger enough to break the lease without further liability?

By: nate

nate — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 20:35:06 +0000

Renter’s rights in Indiana are in place to protect tenants from illegal rental practices. These rights empower tenants to stand up against landlords who would attempt to circumvent the law by entering rental property without the tenant’s knowledge or consent and preventing tenants from taking possession of lawfully rented property.

Clean and Safe Living Environment
In Indiana, you have the right to live in a rental property that is free of potential health and safety hazards. It is the landlord’s duty to maintain the property in a condition that is free of these potentially harmful elements as well as to provide certain safety features like a working smoke detector. You have the right to request, either verbally or orally, that the landlord make repairs to the property to keep your living environment clean and safe.

Access to the Property
You have the right to access your rental property at all times. It is illegal for a landlord to deny a tenant access to his rented property by means of changing locks, barring windows or removing doors. The only way a landlord may deny a tenant entry to a property he is renting is through a court order. A tenant also has the right to continuous use of his utilities such as electricity, gas and water. It is illegal for a landlord to interrupt these services without a court order.

Privacy Rights
According to Indiana Legislature, as of July 2007 renters in Indiana have the right to reasonable notice when the landlord desires to enter the property. This is a strong change for renters in Indiana who had no rights to privacy prior to the enactment of this law. A landlord still retains the right to enter a rental property without notice in emergency situations.

Security Deposit
A tenant in the state of Indiana has the right to have his security deposit returned if the rental property is returned to the landlord in good order. It is illegal for a landlord to use a security deposit for the purpose of making repairs to the property as part of normal wear and tear, such as carpet cleaning or repainting walls. A tenant is required to have his security deposit returned to him within 45 days of the end of the lease agreement.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:25:20 +0000

Can the lardlord raise the rent from 530 month to 605 month, (75 dollars a month extra) cause my boyfriend stays with me and my son? And the landlord says he doesnt believe in people who are not married living together. Does he have the right to treat me like this and raise the rent, 2 month into a 12 lease. This is a 2 br ground level apartment unit with a basement ( I didnt even know it had a basement when I rented or I wouldnt have rented) that floods when it rains( mold growing all over) and he says he can not do anything about it, the water will go down. What are my right here?

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sun, 30 May 2010 21:47:33 +0000

Hmmm…

Not really sure how to help you here. On one hand I think you are being overly anal about every little possible issue in your rental. But on the other hand, you may stuck with a awful property that is neglected by your landlord. I wish you had some pictures. Can you upload some pictures of the problems? I’d like to see what you’re up against in order to provide you with more insight on how to help you with your Indiana Renters Rights.

I’m still wondering whether the items mentioned by you are enough to be breach of contract and merit a early lease termination.