Tenant Eviction Rights Indiana

Summary

Landlords in Indiana must provide a written eviction notice and follow legal procedures to evict tenants. Lease modifications require mutual consent. Agreements signed under duress may not be enforceable. Consider consulting a tenant rights organization or legal expert for guidance.

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My landlord is asking me to leave the residence because I had someone in the house.
Hey ****! In Indiana, landlords must follow specific procedures to evict a tenant:
- Provide a written eviction notice.
- The notice period depends on the lease terms and reason for eviction.
- Typically, a court order is needed to forcefully remove a tenant.
Is there a specific clause in your lease about guests?
Originally it stated that no guests over 15 days without approval from the landlord. But, he wrote in under it that there are to be no guests in the house at all.
In Indiana, lease modifications typically require mutual consent. If your landlord unilaterally changed the guest policy in the lease, it may not be enforceable unless you agreed to it. Has your landlord provided a written eviction notice yet?
No
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****, since your landlord hasn't provided a written eviction notice yet, they cannot legally force you to leave at this time. It's important to know that any lease changes usually require mutual agreement. If you wish to take further action, you might consider discussing the situation with a tenant rights organization or seeking legal advice.
Last week he did ask me to sign an agreement to be out of the house by tomorrow. In a mental space of Fight or Flight, I was scared and just signed it so that I could walk away and get someone to leave and stop causing me problems.
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****, signing an agreement under duress or without fully understanding it can be problematic. In Indiana, you may have some options:
- Agreements signed under duress might not be enforceable.
- It's crucial to consult a tenant rights organization or a legal expert to explore your options.
If you need more information or help, let me know!