Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-2.9-5
Application of other statutes
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Sec. 5. This chapter does not limit the application of a statute that is not a residential landlord-tenant statute to a residential landlord-tenant relationship if the statute would otherwise be applicable to the relationship.
Indiana Code § 32-31-2.9-5 establishes that the landlord-tenant chapter it belongs to does not override or narrow the reach of other laws that happen to apply to a residential rental relationship. In other words, if a separate statute—one that is not specifically a landlord-tenant law—would ordinarily govern a situation between a landlord and tenant, that statute still applies in full. The provision preserves the concurrent operation of multiple bodies of law over the same relationship.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Indiana residential leases should be aware that § 32-31-2.9-5 means compliance with the landlord-tenant chapter alone is not necessarily sufficient. Other state or federal statutes—such as consumer protection, fair housing, or building-code laws—that independently reach rental relationships remain fully in force. Operators generally review all applicable legal frameworks, not just the residential landlord-tenant code, when structuring their practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-2.9-5, tenants retain the benefit of any non-landlord-tenant statute that would otherwise protect them in a rental context; those protections are not displaced by the landlord-tenant chapter. This means rights arising under consumer protection laws, anti-discrimination statutes, or other general laws may still be available even if the landlord-tenant code does not address a particular issue. Tenants who believe a separate statute applies to their situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand what additional frameworks might be relevant.
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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