Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-12-3
Affidavit
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Sec. 3. (a) A property owner who discovers that a squatter is occupying the owner's property may execute an affidavit stating that the squatter: (1) is occupying the owner's property; (2) does not have a rental agreement, permission of the owner, or any other property interest authorizing the individual to occupy the owner's property; and (3) has never had a rental agreement, permission of the owner, or any other property interest that authorized the individual to occupy the other owner's property. (b) An affidavit executed under this section must state that a person who makes a false statement on the affidavit is subject to the penalties of perjury. (c) A law enforcement agency may create a form affidavit that contains all the information required under this section.
Indiana Code § 32-31-12-3 establishes a formal affidavit process that property owners can use when they discover an unauthorized occupant—commonly called a squatter—on their property. The affidavit must attest that the occupant has no rental agreement, no owner permission, and no other property interest, either currently or historically, that would authorize their presence. Because the affidavit carries perjury penalties for false statements, it functions as a sworn legal document, and law enforcement agencies are permitted to create standardized forms to facilitate the process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-12-3, a property owner who encounters an unauthorized occupant has the option to execute a sworn affidavit confirming that the individual lacks any rental agreement, permission, or property interest—past or present—authorizing their occupancy. Operators who use this process generally ensure that all three required attestations are accurately addressed and that the affidavit includes the mandatory perjury warning. Local law enforcement agencies may offer a pre-made form affidavit that satisfies the section's requirements, which can simplify the documentation process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-12-3 is relevant to individuals whose occupancy of a property is being characterized as unauthorized squatting, because it governs the sworn affidavit a property owner may file against them. A person in this situation may have grounds to contest the affidavit's claims if they can demonstrate the existence of a rental agreement, owner permission, or another recognized property interest—either current or historical. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help individuals understand what documentation might be relevant and what options exist for responding to an affidavit filed 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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