Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-9-6
"Perpetrator"
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Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "perpetrator" means an individual who: (1) has been convicted of; or (2) for purposes of a civil protection order, has been determined to have committed; an applicable offense.
Indiana Code § 32-31-9-6 establishes a definition used throughout Indiana's rental housing chapter on domestic violence protections. Under this provision, a "perpetrator" is someone who has either been criminally convicted of, or—in the civil protection order context—judicially determined to have committed, an "applicable offense." This definition shapes how the broader chapter identifies individuals whose conduct may trigger certain landlord-tenant rights and obligations.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-9-6, property owners and managers operating in Indiana should understand that the term "perpetrator" carries a specific legal meaning within the domestic violence rental protections chapter. A compliant operator generally familiarizes themselves with this definition so they can correctly identify situations where the chapter's protections—such as lease termination rights for victims—may apply. Knowing whether a relevant individual meets this definition, through a criminal conviction or a civil protection order finding, helps operators apply the chapter's rules consistently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-6 defines who qualifies as a "perpetrator" for purposes of Indiana's rental housing protections related to domestic violence and similar offenses. Tenants should be aware that this definition—covering both criminal convictions and civil protection order determinations—can affect eligibility for protections elsewhere in the chapter, such as the right to terminate a lease early. Tenants seeking to understand how this definition applies to their circumstances may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Indiana housing law.
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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