Our neighbors have a sub woofer in their apartment and they play music all night long. We have called the complex’s courtesy officer, sent emails and have tried to set up meetings with management but they keep ignoring us. This has been going on for months and we have saved all our communication... View More 
answered on Jan 12, 2021
You should advise the landlord that you are prepared to take additional legal action if the problem is not quickly dealt with. A satisfactory informal resolution is probably your safest, quickest outcome here.
I may need to move to another state with X months left on the lease. Can I break the lease, move out, and continue paying rent to them monthly until 1. I've paid for X months to cover the lease term or 2. They find someone to rent it before X months is up?
answered on Dec 30, 2020
You will need to consult your lease and speak with your landlord. Typically, leases will spell out some provision that will allow a tenant to break the lease early, provided they pay for a certain number of additional months, or penalties, or both. Also, your landlord may be willing to allow you to... View More
She screams at us daily, exposes herself to Covid-19 by traveling and then comes back to the apartment, and throws things and refuses to clean after herself. (She also is often drunk or high?) She’s acting violent and we have to lock our bedroom doors at night. We asked her to leave by the end of... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2020
Have either of you discussed it with the landlord. You or the landlord can also go to court to get an order to evict her. Your landlord may also want to change the locks on your appartment.
The house was not fit to live in to begin with I was never given a key to secure my property door was screwed shut. Power was disconnected at pole and landlord claimed to be making repairs to home but nothing was ever repaired or even looked at. Was still charged rent while power was disconnected.... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2020
If the landlord already moved to evict you, then you will likely have a hearing to determine the validity of the eviction. at that time you will be able to raise any defenses you have, or counterclaims such as the ones you mentioned.
I moved into this apartment with my fiancé in August of 2020. We were skeptical about moving here because we are college students and there were many things broken and wrong when we first moved in. We paid the landlord rent from August 2020 to May 2021. Our heater went out yesterday and there are... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2020
You can file an action in small claims court for what is called "constructive eviction". If you are successful in your suit, you could be awarded legal fees and court costs, as well as be reimbursed for some of the rent and your security deposit.
He will be paid in same month but demand is on the 8th I have 10 day late period with $50 charge also he will not give me a written notice of coming to property
answered on Dec 2, 2020
Late or non-payment of rent is a basis for eviction in Indiana. However, generally when a tenant is behind on their rent, a landlord is required to send a 10 day "notice to quit" to the tenant, outlining how much is owed, and giving them the opportunity to pay the full amount within the... View More
I’ve Ben staying with my girl for a year and we recently broke up I’m not on the lease but she is and she’s now trying to make me get out threatening me with the police even tho I get my mail sent here and I pay for the electricity and other utilities everything in the house is mine like I... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2020
It likely wouldn't be up to her, it would be up to the landlord. If you are not on the lease, have no right to stay there, and the landlord was unaware that you have been staying there, then the landlord can have you evicted.
Was having a roof replaced on the home, needed to go inside with the contractor. Went inside and I was appalled, it was disgusting. And there was a dog that I told her she was not allowed, which is definately NOT trained. I had been in the home on several occasions and it had never been like that... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2020
You can seek to evict them for not taking care of the property. They likely have an obligation to do so either under your lease, or under I.C. 32-31-7-5. If they have failed to do so that could be grounds for eviction, and would allow you to terminate the lease early.
How often do landlords have to paint house in indiana? We are in this house for 6 years now and they don't want to paint waste money of money as they said
answered on Oct 29, 2020
There is no set time frame, but the landlord has a duty to keep the house in good condition. See I.C. 32-31-8-5. Hope that helps.
Due to covid, I lost my job and had to end my lease early. We agreed he would keep my first, last, and deposit along with another month of rent to claim my "30 days notice". He agreed if all that was done he would end the lease and invoice me for damages.
Upon the final walk... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2020
You will likely need to show up to court at the damages hearing, and tell your side of the story to the judge. Be sure to come armed with any documentation that you have which will support your position.
He just got out of jail, and I don't know him from Adam. If things go terribly wrong and they get out of hand, how do I protect myself from them doing whatever they want here? My daughter stayed with me years ago and was physically abusive. When I went to throw her out- she told the cops she... View More
answered on Jul 24, 2020
You may consider a protective order against the parties you are concerned about.
4x finished basement (where master bedroom and bathroom are located) flooded and landlord didn't repair/replace drywall or flooring, I did. Told them it flooded and they didn't even offer to come clean up. I had to replace stove and fridge. Over year ago major plumbing leak and plumbers... View More
answered on Jul 2, 2020
Yes, you can. Tenants in Indiana are required to pay regardless of whether or not the landlord is fulfilling obligations. What you can do, however, is sue the landlord for a breach of the lease agreement, and ask the court to award you back rent.
They were supposed to send me paperwork by email however they never did they took the time to meet my dog so they knew I was staying there as well as it had a pet but the money for my deposit on the dog and for adding me to the lease just sat untouched in the account my roommate and I are not... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2020
If you have proof that they agreed to add you to the lease (e.g. e-mails stating this, or something along those lines) you may be able to prove in court that you had an agreement and should be able to stay.
The loan is only in my name, she’s lived here for 3 years
answered on Jun 15, 2020
If she was your girlfriend (and not your wife), then in theory she has no right to stay there beyond your permission, and she must leave when you notify her. However, in practice, a court may find that because she has lived there for a long time and established a residence, she may be under a... View More
My kids left door open and dog has gotten loose multiple times. When landlord confronted my husband he cussed them out. They also said we play music too loud even though the sheriff said it wasnt too loud when he was called
answered on Jun 4, 2020
This would largely depend on what is stated in your lease. It is possible that your lease could contain "nuisance" provisions, which would prohibit things like letting pets out, playing loud music, disturbing neighbors, etc. If so then it is possible your landlord could try to evict on... View More
answered on May 21, 2020
As long as you are paying your rent on time and adhering to the other stipulations of the lease, I see no basis for eviction.
answered on May 7, 2020
This is confusing. A tenant pays rent to a landlord. If you are the tenant, the first question is whether you have a lease? If no lease, what proof do you have that a.) you paid $657 and b.) there was an agreement that this covered 6 months of rent. I am not aware of any place that someone can... View More
it wasn't windy out or storming out and the car has been parked there for a while. How was it an act of God and not poor maintenance on the landlords part. We own our trailer but we pay lot rent. He has trees lined all along where everyone parks their cars.
answered on May 7, 2020
This would be covered under the Comprehensive coverage on your auto policy which usually has a very low deductible.
Want to put name and address. Description of mobile home. Year make and model. The mobile home was abandoned on certain date. And has been left on my property with out my permission.Have 60 days to remove from my property. I live in Indiana. If no response after the 60 days. Do I have to have an... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2020
If a piece of personal property is abandoned on your real property, you can dispose of it as you please.
We are in a position to be generous during difficult times, but I don't want that to set a precedent that allowances would continually be offered or expected by tenants.
answered on Apr 19, 2020
Nobody can force you to be charitable. Just put everything in writing, be specific, and have all parties sign.
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