Ind. Code ch. 32-31-10

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Ind. Code § 32-31-10-1 Applicability

Sec. 1. This chapter applies to an eviction action regardless of when the eviction action is originally filed. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 32-31-10-2 Applicability of definitions; "eviction action"

Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter: (1) the definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply; and (2) "eviction action" means: (A) an action for possession of the rental premises (as defined in IC 32-31-7-3), including a petition for an emergency possessory order under IC 32-31-6; or (B) an action to evict the tenant from the rental premises (as defined in IC 32-31-7-3); as authorized by the rental agreement or by any applicable law. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 32-31-10-3 Resolution before final adjudication; plaintiff's duty to file motion to dismiss

Sec. 3. The plaintiff in an eviction action shall file a motion to dismiss the action if the case is resolved between the parties at any time before final adjudication of the action, unless the plaintiff is seeking damages, including the retention of the tenant's security deposit. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 32-31-10-4 Plaintiff's failure to prosecute the case; court's notice to parties; plaintiff's failure to take action; dismissal of case; administrative fee

Sec. 4. (a) If, at any time after the filing of an eviction action, no action has been taken by the plaintiff to further prosecute the case for a period of at least one hundred eighty (180) days, the court shall send to the parties written notice: (1) informing the parties of the date of the most recent action taken by the plaintiff in the case; and (2) directing the plaintiff to take action to either: (A) further prosecute the case; or (B) dismiss the case; not later than ten (10) business days after the date of the notice. (b) If the plaintiff fails to take an action described in subsection (a)(2) within the time prescribed by subsection (a)(2): (1) the defendant in the eviction action may petition the court to dismiss the case; or (2) the court on the court's own motion may dismiss the case. If the court dismisses the case under this subsection on or after July 1, 2022, the court shall, in conjunction with its order of dismissal, issue an order in accordance with IC 32-31-11, without further motion of the defendant, to prohibit the disclosure of any records in the eviction action. (c) The court may assess an administrative fee of ten dollars ($10), payable by the plaintiff, for any order of dismissal entered under subsection (b). As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 32-31-10-5 "Residential eviction diversion program"; voluntary participation

Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "residential eviction diversion program" refers to any: (1) preeviction diversion program; (2) landlord-tenant settlement conference; or (3) similar program affecting residential evictions or the possession of residential rental property; that is offered or operated in Indiana on a statewide or local basis, regardless of when the program is first offered or operated in Indiana. (b) A residential eviction diversion program may not be offered or operated unless participation in the program is voluntary for all parties. (c) A person that offers or operates a residential eviction diversion program in violation of subsection (b) shall immediately cease to offer the program to new participants. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.

Ind. Code § 32-31-10-6 Distribution of federal rental assistance funds for COVID-19; designated landlord application process; tenant signature and certification required

Sec. 6. (a) This section applies to: (1) the Indiana housing and community development authority in its role in distributing rental assistance funds made available by the federal government in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic; and (2) any political subdivision that distributes rental assistance funds made available by the federal government in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. (b) Not later than August 31, 2022: (1) the Indiana housing and community development authority; and (2) any political subdivision to which this section applies; shall create a designated landlord application in addition to the tenant application process. (c) A designated landlord application process created under subsection (b) must require that any application by a landlord for rental assistance funds made available by the federal government in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic must be signed and certified by the tenant. As added by P.L.164-2022, SEC.2.

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