Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-10-5
"Residential eviction diversion program"; voluntary participation
Operative Text
Sec. 5. (a) As used in this section, "residential eviction diversion program" refers to any: (1) preeviction diversion program; (2) landlord-tenant settlement conference; or (3) similar program affecting residential evictions or the possession of residential rental property; that is offered or operated in Indiana on a statewide or local basis, regardless of when the program is first offered or operated in Indiana. (b) A residential eviction diversion program may not be offered or operated unless participation in the program is voluntary for all parties. (c) A person that offers or operates a residential eviction diversion program in violation of subsection (b) shall immediately cease to offer the program to new participants.
Indiana Code § 32-31-10-5 establishes that any residential eviction diversion program operating in the state — whether statewide or local, and including pre-eviction programs, landlord-tenant settlement conferences, or similar initiatives — must be entirely voluntary for all participating parties. No program of this type may compel either landlords or tenants to take part. If a program is found to be operating in violation of this voluntary-participation requirement, it must immediately stop accepting new participants.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-10-5, landlords cannot be required to participate in a residential eviction diversion program, settlement conference, or similar initiative as a condition of pursuing an eviction or resolving a rental dispute. Compliant operators of such programs ensure that enrollment and continued participation remain optional for property owners at every stage. Landlords who are pressured into mandatory participation in a program that appears to violate this provision may wish to consult a tenant-landlord legal resource or the program's administering body about the voluntary-participation requirement.
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Ind. Code § 32-31-10-5 means that tenants cannot be forced to participate in a residential eviction diversion program, pre-eviction conference, or similar process — involvement must be entirely their own choice. This protection applies to programs offered at any level, local or statewide, regardless of when the program began operating. Tenants who believe a program is being administered in a way that makes participation feel mandatory may consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand their options under this provision.
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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