Cal. Civ. Code § 36-1-20-1.5
"Rental unit community"
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Sec. 1.5. As used in this chapter, "rental unit community" means one (1) or more parcels of contiguous real property upon which are located one (1) or more structures containing rental units, if: (1) the combined total of all rental units in all of the structures is five (5) or more rental units; and (2) the rental units are not occupied solely by the owner or the owner's family.
Indiana Code § 36-1-20-1.5 establishes a definition used throughout its chapter: a "rental unit community" is one or more adjoining parcels of real property that together hold five or more rental units across any number of structures, as long as those units are not occupied exclusively by the property owner or the owner's immediate family. This is a threshold definition, meaning it determines which properties fall within the scope of the broader regulatory chapter. Properties with fewer than five total rental units, or those used solely by the owner or family, fall outside this defined category.
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Under Ind. Code § 36-1-20-1.5, operators of residential rental properties should be aware that once a property reaches five or more combined rental units on contiguous parcels, it meets the statutory definition of a "rental unit community" and may be subject to the obligations that flow from that chapter. Compliant operators generally track the total unit count across all structures on adjoining parcels, not just within a single building. Owner-occupied properties where only the owner or family members reside in all units would not meet this definition, but mixed-occupancy arrangements may still qualify.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ind. Code § 36-1-20-1.5 defines the type of property — a "rental unit community" — that triggers the protections and requirements found in this chapter of Indiana law. If you live in a complex or group of adjoining properties with five or more total rental units that are not exclusively owner-occupied, your housing may fall within this definition and the associated regulatory framework. Tenants who want to understand whether their specific property qualifies can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on how this definition applies.
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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