Bill > HB1435

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, requires landlords in Indiana to maintain rental properties free from pests, mold, and rot, and to provide and maintain "essential systems" which include electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, as well as elevators, appliances, and secure doors and windows necessary for a safe and habitable living space. It establishes a procedure for tenants to request repairs, mandating that landlords acknowledge repair requests within 24 hours and, under certain circumstances, repair or replace an essential system within 72 hours if it's causing a lack of "essential services" (defined as the functioning of those essential systems). The bill also outlines tenant remedies for landlord noncompliance, including the option to deposit rent with the court clerk if repairs are not made, and specifies conditions under which tenants can use these remedies. Furthermore, after June 30, 2026, landlords will be required to have a physical presence or representation in Indiana to manage rental properties, meaning they must either be authorized to do business in the state, maintain an office in Indiana, or appoint an Indiana-licensed real estate broker to manage their properties.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1435/details