Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-10-2
Applicability of definitions; "eviction action"
Operative Text
Sec. 2. For purposes of this chapter: (1) the definitions in IC 32-31-3 apply; and (2) "eviction action" means: (A) an action for possession of the rental premises (as defined in IC 32-31-7-3), including a petition for an emergency possessory order under IC 32-31-6; or (B) an action to evict the tenant from the rental premises (as defined in IC 32-31-7-3); as authorized by the rental agreement or by any applicable law.
Indiana Code § 32-31-10-2 establishes the vocabulary used throughout Chapter 10 of Indiana's landlord-tenant law. It imports definitions from IC 32-31-3 and specifies that an 'eviction action' covers both a lawsuit seeking possession of rental premises and an action to remove a tenant from those premises, including emergency possessory order petitions under IC 32-31-6, provided the action is authorized by the rental agreement or applicable law. This definitional provision sets the scope for how eviction-related proceedings are classified and referenced elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-10-2, the term 'eviction action' in Chapter 10 encompasses both standard possession proceedings and emergency possessory order petitions filed under IC 32-31-6. Operators who initiate any such proceeding should ensure it is grounded in either the rental agreement or applicable Indiana law, as the statute limits the definition to actions 'authorized' by one of those sources. Familiarity with the cross-referenced definitions in IC 32-31-3 helps property managers understand how key terms used throughout Chapter 10 apply to their proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-10-2 defines what counts as an 'eviction action' under Chapter 10, which matters because the protections and procedures in that chapter apply specifically to proceedings that meet this definition. Tenants facing either a possession lawsuit or an emergency possessory order petition under IC 32-31-6 should be aware that such proceedings fall within this definition and that the action must be authorized by the rental agreement or by law. Tenants who want to understand how this definition affects their rights may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Indiana landlord-tenant law.
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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