Cal. Civ. Code § 24-5-0.5-8
Incurable deceptive act; civil penalty
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Sec. 8. A person who commits an incurable deceptive act is subject to a civil penalty of a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) for each violation. The attorney general, acting in the name of the state, has the exclusive right to petition for recovery of such a fine, and this fine may be recovered only in an action brought under section 4(c) of this chapter. As added by Acts 1978, P.L.127, SEC.5. Amended by Acts 1982, P.L.152, SEC.5.
Indiana Code § 24-5-0.5-8 establishes that committing an 'incurable deceptive act' under Indiana's consumer protection law exposes a person to a civil fine of up to $500 for each individual violation. Unlike some consumer protection penalties that private parties can pursue directly, this particular fine can only be sought by the Indiana Attorney General acting on behalf of the state. Recovery of the fine is limited to actions brought under the specific enforcement mechanism outlined in section 4(c) of the same chapter.
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Under Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-8, property owners and managers who engage in conduct classified as an 'incurable deceptive act' face civil fines of up to $500 per violation, assessed through an action initiated exclusively by the Indiana Attorney General. Compliant operators generally ensure that their leasing, advertising, and tenant-communication practices do not involve misrepresentations that could rise to the level of an incurable deceptive act under Indiana law. Maintaining clear, accurate, and consistent disclosures in all rental-related dealings is a hallmark of operations that avoid exposure under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 24-5-0.5-8 provides that when a landlord or other party commits an incurable deceptive act, the civil fine associated with that conduct is pursued exclusively by the Indiana Attorney General — tenants cannot personally sue to recover this particular penalty. However, tenants who believe they have experienced a deceptive act may report the conduct to the Indiana Attorney General's office, which has the authority to investigate and bring an enforcement action under section 4(c) of this chapter. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider can help tenants understand whether the conduct they experienced may qualify and what reporting options are available to them.
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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