Cal. Civ. Code § 16-41-20-13
Violations
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Sec. 13. (a) Except as otherwise provided, a person who recklessly violates or fails to comply with this chapter commits a Class B misdemeanor. (b) Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
Indiana Code § 16-41-20-13 establishes that recklessly violating or failing to comply with the provisions of IC 16-41-20 (which governs lead-based paint hazards and related requirements) is a Class B misdemeanor under Indiana criminal law. Each day that a violation continues is treated as a distinct, separate offense, meaning that ongoing noncompliance can result in multiple misdemeanor charges accumulating over time. A Class B misdemeanor in Indiana carries potential penalties including fines and up to 180 days of imprisonment.
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Property owners and managers subject to IC 16-41-20 are generally expected to maintain continuous, day-to-day compliance with the chapter's requirements, since § 16-41-20-13 treats each day of ongoing noncompliance as a separate criminal offense. Operators who discover a potential gap in compliance typically act promptly to correct it, given that delay can multiply the number of chargeable offenses. Maintaining thorough documentation of compliance activities—such as inspections, disclosures, and remediation records—is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ind. Code § 16-41-20-13, tenants should be aware that the law treats reckless violations of IC 16-41-20 as criminal misdemeanors, and that each day a violation persists counts as a separate offense. If a tenant believes a landlord is failing to comply with the chapter's requirements, general enforcement paths include reporting concerns to local health authorities or the Indiana State Department of Health, which may have authority to investigate violations. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this provision might relate to their situation.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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