Cal. Civ. Code § 32-31-9-7
"Protected individual"
Operative Text
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "protected individual" means a tenant or applicant: (1) who is: (A) a victim; or (B) an alleged victim; of an applicable offense; and (2) who has received either of the following: (A) A civil order for protection issued or recognized by a court under IC 34-26-5 that restrains a perpetrator from contact with the individual. (B) A criminal no contact order that restrains a perpetrator from contact with the individual.
Indiana Code § 32-31-9-7 establishes the definition of a 'protected individual' within the state's tenant-protection framework for victims of certain offenses. To qualify, a person must be a tenant or rental applicant who is a victim or alleged victim of an applicable offense and who holds either a civil protective order issued or recognized under Indiana's protective-order statute or a criminal no-contact order, both of which must restrain the perpetrator from contacting that individual. This definition sets the threshold for who may access the special housing protections available elsewhere in the chapter.
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Under Ind. Code § 32-31-9-7, property owners and managers operating in Indiana should be aware that the chapter's tenant protections apply specifically to tenants or applicants who meet this two-part definition — qualifying offense victim status plus a current protective or no-contact order. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with what documentation establishes 'protected individual' status so they can recognize a valid request when one is presented. Understanding this definition is foundational to applying the broader obligations and limitations set out in the rest of the chapter correctly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-7 defines who qualifies as a 'protected individual' entitled to the housing protections this chapter provides — a status that requires both being a victim or alleged victim of a covered offense and holding a civil protective order or criminal no-contact order against the perpetrator. Tenants and applicants who believe they meet this definition may be able to invoke the protections available elsewhere in the chapter, such as lease-related rights tied to safety concerns. Those uncertain about whether their documentation qualifies may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider 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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