Tenant Retaliation In Indiana

Summary

Landlords in Indiana cannot retaliate against tenants for reporting issues such as a leaky faucet. Retaliation includes actions like not renewing a lease. Document all communications with your landlord and consider reaching out to a local tenant advocacy group for support.

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I am a renter in Indiana. I experienced an issue in my premises and I contacted my landlord about it. She said she will have someone come look at it and instantly told me I would not be allowed to renew my lease. Is that retaliation?
In Indiana, landlords cannot retaliate against tenants for exercising their legal rights, like reporting issues. Retaliation can include not renewing a lease after such complaints.
- Document all communications with your landlord.
- Consider contacting a local tenant advocacy group for support.
What issue did you report to your landlord?
A leaky faucet
Indiana law protects tenants from retaliation when they report issues like a leaky faucet. Landlords cannot refuse to renew a lease in retaliation for such complaints.
- Keep a record of all communications with your landlord.
- You might consider contacting a local tenant advocacy group for further assistance.
Do you need help finding a tenant advocacy group in your area?