Landlord/Tenant

The FHCCI works to assist housing consumers under several laws. The law that most Indiana tenants will interact with is the Indiana Landlord/Tenant Law. On this page are some resources for you but please contact the FHCCI with any questions.

FHCCI Resources:

• FHCCI Brochure – Unsafe or Inhabitable Housing Conditions (English/Spanish)

Other Resources:

• Indiana Landlord/Tenant Law (Article 31)
• Indiana Tenant Habitability Guide: It explains the available protections in Indiana for tenants who have habitability concerns in their home.
• Visit Indiana Legal Services for information or contact Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic for legal guidance on landlord/tenant law issues
• Marion County, Indiana/City of Indianapolis Residential Property and Housing Code (Chapter 10)
• HUD Memo on Bed Bugs, March 15, 2011
• Renter’s Information When Their Landlord is Facing Foreclosure:
  • National Law Center Protecting Tenants Fact Sheet, October 2010
  • HUD Guidance Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, December 28, 2010
• Snow Removal Policies:
  • Indianapolis/Marion County

Tenant Screening: See our Tenant Screening Page

Evictions: See our Evictions Page