Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-1-15
Rents; dependency on life of another; recovery of arrears
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Sec. 15. A person entitled to rents dependent on the life of another person may recover arrears unpaid at the death of the other person.
Indiana Code § 32-31-1-15 addresses a specific type of rental arrangement in which the right to collect rent is tied to the lifespan of a particular individual. Under this provision, when that individual dies, any rent that had accrued but remained unpaid up to the moment of death does not simply disappear — the party entitled to those rents retains the legal right to pursue and recover the outstanding amounts. The rule preserves the financial interest of the rent-entitled party even after the triggering life has ended.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers operating under a life-dependent rent arrangement governed by Ind. Code § 32-31-1-15 generally maintain careful records of all rent due and payments received throughout the tenancy. When the person whose life anchors the rental obligation passes away, compliant operators document any unpaid balances that had accrued up to the date of death. Pursuing recovery of those arrears through appropriate legal channels — such as a claim against the decedent's estate — is a recognized option 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 § 32-31-1-15 establishes that rent obligations tied to a person's life do not automatically extinguish upon that person's death, meaning unpaid amounts may still be claimed by the party entitled to rents. Tenants or their estates involved in such arrangements may want to understand what balances, if any, were outstanding at the time of the relevant person's death. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or an attorney familiar with Indiana landlord-tenant and estate law can help clarify how this provision may apply to a particular arrangement.
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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