IC 32-31-2.9
    Chapter 2.9. Application of Residential Landlord-Tenant Statutes

IC 32-31-2.9-1
Application of definitions
    Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply throughout thischapter.
As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1.

IC 32-31-2.9-2
"Residential landlord-tenant statute"
    Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "residential landlord-tenantstatute" refers to any of the following:
        (1) IC 32-31-3.
        (2) IC 32-31-4.
        (3) IC 32-31-5.
        (4) IC 32-31-6.
        (5) IC 32-31-7.
        (6) IC 32-31-8.
        (7) IC 32-31-9.
As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.22-2007, SEC.1.

IC 32-31-2.9-3
Applicability of residential landlord-tenant statutes
    Sec. 3. The residential landlord-tenant statutes apply to rentalagreements for dwelling units located in Indiana.
As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1.

IC 32-31-2.9-4
Inapplicability of residential landlord-tenant statutes
    Sec. 4. The residential landlord-tenant statutes do not apply to anyof the following arrangements unless the arrangement was created toavoid application of the residential landlord-tenant statutes:
        (1) Residence at a rental unit owned or operated by aninstitution that is directly related to detention or the provisionof medical care, maternity home care, education, counseling,religious service, geriatric service, or a similar service.
        (2) Occupancy under a contract of sale of a rental unit or theproperty of which the rental unit is a part if the occupant is thepurchaser or a person who succeeds to the purchaser's interest.However, the residential landlord-tenant statutes apply tooccupancy of a rental unit under a rental agreement describedin IC 32-31-3-7(b).
        (3) Occupancy by a member of a fraternal or social organizationin the part of a structure operated for the benefit of theorganization.
        (4) Transient occupancy in a hotel, motel, or other lodging.
        (5) Occupancy by an employee of a landlord whose right tooccupancy is conditional upon employment in or about thepremises.        (6) Occupancy by an owner of a condominium unit or a holderof a proprietary lease in a cooperative.
        (7) Occupancy under a rental agreement covering property usedby the occupant primarily for agricultural purposes.
As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.62-2008, SEC.1.

IC 32-31-2.9-5
Application of other statutes
    Sec. 5. This chapter does not limit the application of a statute thatis not a residential landlord-tenant statute to a residentiallandlord-tenant relationship if the statute would otherwise beapplicable to the relationship.
As added by P.L.29-2003, SEC.1.