Bill > HB1115

This bill modifies Indiana law regarding emergency possessory orders, expanding the circumstances under which a landlord can petition a court to require a tenant to return possession of a rental unit. Specifically, the bill allows landlords to file an emergency petition if a tenant or their guest commits a crime that affects the health and safety of another tenant, the landlord, or a landlord's agent, or if a tenant provided materially false information to induce the landlord into leasing the unit. The bill changes the standard of proof from "probable cause" to "preponderance of the evidence," meaning the court must find it is more likely than not that the alleged actions occurred. If the court finds in the landlord's favor, it must order the tenant to return possession of the dwelling unit within seven days. Importantly, the bill includes a provision ensuring that these new provisions do not interfere with the rights of tenants who are victims of certain crimes. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and provide additional legal mechanisms for landlords to address serious tenant misconduct while maintaining some protections for tenants.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1115/details