Disclosure of managers and agents
Sec. 18. (a) A landlord or a person authorized to enter into a rental
agreement on behalf of the landlord shall disclose and furnish to the
tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the rental
agreement the names and addresses of the following:
(1) A person residing in Indiana who is authorized to manage
the dwelling unit.
(2) A person residing in Indiana who is reasonably accessible
to the tenant and who is authorized to act as agent for the owner
for purposes of:
(A) service of process; and
(B) receiving and receipting for notices and demands.
A person who is identified as being authorized to manage under
subdivision (1) may also be identified as the person authorized to act
as agent under subdivision (2).
(b) This section is enforceable against any successor landlord,
owner, or manager.
(c) A person who fails to comply with subsection (a) becomes an
agent of each person who is a landlord for purposes of:
(1) service of process and receiving and receipting for notices
and demands; and
(2) performing the obligations of the landlord under law or the
rental agreement.
(d) If the information required by subsection (a) is not disclosed
at the beginning of the rental agreement, the tenant shall be allowed
any expenses reasonably incurred to discover the names and
addresses required to be furnished.
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
Last modified: May 24, 2006