It largely depends on what is stated in your lease. Review that carefully.

There really is no fixed time, it depends on the situation. Generally, 14-30 days will be given as the benchmark. You need to make sure that you document all of your efforts to communicate the issue to the landlord, as well as their efforts to correct the problem. You should also seriously consider... View More

Yes, this is called a "damages hearing" and you are required to appear. You will have the opportunity to dispute any charges the landlord is claiming. In many courts, the parties are allowed to speak in advance of the hearing to sort out any disputes. If you do not appear, the judge may... View More

Part of your question might have gotten left off in uploading. If you could repost with additional details (do not include personal information), that might enable an Indiana attorney to meaningfully assess the matter. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

You would get the most meaningful input here from an Indiana attorney who knows landlord-tenant law. But your question remains open for four weeks and you include Environmental/Health Care as categories. If your apprehension about disturbing your landlord is based on a fear of creating expense, you... View More

You raise valid points, but from a practical standpoint, footing the cost of a water filter could be less expensive than the fallout of possible damage to your landlord-tenant relationship. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

Move.

If your landlord seeks to evict you they will have to serve you the petition to the court. This is usually served by the local Sheriff and is affixed to the property or served personally.

The amount of time you remain in the property is entirely set by the court. There is no '30 days to get out.'

No one here will be able to give you a yes or no answer as to whether or not a single piece of evidence is enough to win a case or obtain a judgment against another individual or entity. A lawyer can only give you their informed professional opinion on a case after reviewing all of the facts and... View More

The answer is it depends. The answer would usually be no but depending on the terms of your lease agreement your rate could increase from month to month or with proper notice.

An emotional support animal is not the same as a service animal. Indiana law recognizes that service animals are not pets and therefore are not subject to 'no pets rules' or 'pet deposits.' However, as previously stated, an emotional support animal is NOT a service animal and... View More

You do not need to have a signed, written and formal lease agreement to have a valid lease agreement. If you are paying your landlord for a rental property, you have a lease agreement.

If they are attempting to evict you you will receive notice of a time and date for the eviction hearing.

If the new landlord took possession of your security deposit and continued to accept payment for rent, they effectively assumed responsibility for your lease agreement. If you are seeking the return of the security deposit they are most likely responsible for returning it minus any damages beyond... View More

Check your lease agreement. Usually repainting would fall on the duty of the landlord but duties and responsibilities can be delegated to the tenant if both parties agree on it.

Unless you have received notice from the tenant that they have abandoned the property or are surrendering it back to you, you still have to go through the eviction process to be safe. You do not want the tenant to come back later on saying you unlawfully evicted him.

Wait until he goes out for something he needs and then change the locks.

When it comes down to it, its your word against the landlord's. You need to show evidence of the agreement, whether that is a witness to the conversations or party to them. If you have any sort of evidence of the agreement in writing or communications, such as text messages or emails, you can... View More

The statute you linked answers your question.

"(4) To reimburse the landlord for utility or sewer charges paid by the landlord that are:

(A) the obligation of the tenant under the rental agreement;  and

(B) unpaid by the tenant."

If the utilities... View More

They've been there so long they are considered legal residents. You have to evict them if you want them gone. If you don't you risk your landlord evicting you and them since you are breaking your lease agreement.

After screening and taking an application from the adult child you could have them take over the rental agreement, or, if the adult child has been living there for over a month you could ask them to leave, and, failing that, evict them.