Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-9-15
Landlord or agent liability
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Sec. 15. This chapter does not make a landlord or the agent of a landlord liable for the actions of a perpetrator or a third party.
Indiana Code § 32-31-9-15 clarifies the scope of liability under this chapter of landlord-tenant law: even where other provisions in the chapter impose duties or protections, the chapter itself does not create a legal basis for holding a landlord or their agent responsible for harmful acts committed by a perpetrator or an unrelated third party. The rule is a limitation on the reach of the chapter, not a blanket immunity from all other legal theories. Other laws or common-law doctrines outside this chapter may still be relevant to questions of landlord responsibility.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ind. Code § 32-31-9-15, the chapter governing these landlord-tenant protections does not, on its own, expose a landlord or their agent to liability for the independent wrongful acts of a perpetrator or third party. Compliant operators generally document their own actions and policies carefully, understanding that this statutory shield is specific to this chapter and does not necessarily extend to obligations arising under other statutes or legal theories. Property managers benefit from understanding the precise scope of this limitation when reviewing their overall risk and compliance practices.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-15 means that this particular chapter of Indiana law cannot be used, by itself, as the legal basis for a claim against a landlord or their agent for harm caused by a perpetrator or third party. However, this provision limits only what this chapter provides — it does not necessarily foreclose claims under other areas of law. Tenants who believe a landlord bears some responsibility for third-party harm may want to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what other legal avenues, if any, might apply to their situation.
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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