Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-9-1
Application; waiver
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Sec. 1. (a) This chapter applies only to a rental agreement for a dwelling unit that is entered into or renewed after June 30, 2007. (b) This chapter applies to a landlord or tenant only with respect to a rental agreement for a dwelling unit that is entered into or renewed after June 30, 2007. (c) A waiver of this chapter by a landlord or current or former tenant, by contract or otherwise, is void.
Indiana Code § 32-31-9-1 establishes the scope and durability of the protections found in Indiana Code Chapter 32-31-9. The chapter's rules apply only to rental agreements for dwelling units that were entered into or renewed after June 30, 2007, meaning older, never-renewed agreements fall outside its coverage. Critically, any attempt by either party—through a contract clause or any other means—to waive or opt out of the chapter's protections is legally void and has no effect.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-9-1, property owners and managers should be aware that the protections of Chapter 32-31-9 attach automatically to any rental agreement entered into or renewed after June 30, 2007. Compliant operators do not include lease clauses that purport to waive or disclaim the chapter's requirements, as such clauses are rendered void by the statute regardless of whether a tenant agrees to them. Reviewing lease templates to ensure no such waiver language appears is a standard practice for operators managing Indiana residential properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-1 means that if your rental agreement was entered into or renewed after June 30, 2007, the protections of Chapter 32-31-9 apply to your tenancy. Importantly, even if a lease you signed contains language purporting to waive these protections, that waiver language is void under the statute and cannot be enforced against you. Tenants who believe a landlord is relying on such a waiver clause may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Indiana housing law to understand available options.
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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