Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "protected activity" means any of the following actions taken by a tenant:
(1) Complaining to a governmental entity responsible for enforcing an applicable building or housing code about a violation with respect to the rental premises that materially affects health or safety.
(2) Complaining to a landlord in writing concerning the landlord's violation of IC 32-31-5-6 or IC 32-31-8-5.
(3) Bringing an action against the landlord under IC 32-31-6 or IC 32-31-8.
(4) Organizing or becoming a member of a tenant's organization.
(5) Testifying in a court proceeding or an administrative hearing against the landlord.
As added by P.L.168-2020, SEC.18.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations
Chapter 8.5. Retaliatory Acts by Landlords
32-31-8.5-0.5. Waiver of Chapter Prohibited
32-31-8.5-1. Applicability of Definitions
32-31-8.5-2. "Protected Activity"
32-31-8.5-3. "Rental Premises"
32-31-8.5-4. "Retaliatory Act"
32-31-8.5-6. Local Units Prohibited From Regulating Retaliatory Acts