Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-3-5
"Person" defined
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Sec. 5. As used in this chapter, "person" means an individual, a corporation, an association, a partnership, a governmental entity, a trust, an estate, or any other legal or commercial entity.
Indiana Code § 32-31-3-5 establishes the meaning of the word 'person' as it is used throughout the chapter governing landlord-tenant security deposit rules. Under this definition, 'person' is not limited to human individuals but extends to corporations, associations, partnerships, governmental entities, trusts, estates, and any other recognized legal or commercial entity. This broad definition ensures that the chapter's rights and obligations apply regardless of whether the party involved is a natural person or an organized entity.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-3-5, the term 'person' in this chapter covers not just individual property owners but also corporate landlords, partnerships, trusts, and similar entities. Property owners and managers operating under any of these organizational structures are generally subject to the same security deposit obligations that apply to individual landlords. Operators structured as corporations or LLCs, for example, should be aware that this definition brings them fully within the chapter's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-5 means that a tenant's rights under this chapter apply regardless of whether the landlord is an individual, a corporation, a property management company, or another type of legal entity. Tenants dealing with a corporate or institutional landlord have the same protections as those renting from an individual owner. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how these protections apply when the landlord is a business or other non-individual entity.
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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