Property Management

A property manager who fails to maintain an Indiana residential rental property in habitable condition may expose the landlord to liability under:

AOnly federal housing law
BIndiana's landlord-tenant statute and the implied warranty of habitability✓ Correct
COSHA regulations only
DOnly the tenant's lease terms

Explanation

Indiana law (IC 32-31-8) imposes a duty on landlords to maintain rental property in a habitable condition. Failure to do so may entitle the tenant to remedies including rent withholding or lease termination.

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