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In Indiana, landlords cannot retaliate against tenants exercising their rights. You may be protected by the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act. Legal Aid offers free services for low-income individuals. Contact the Indiana State Bar Association for local attorneys. If youve already contacted the Attorney Generals Office and need further action, consider filing a lawsuit. Document incidents, consult an attorney, file a complaint in small claims court, serve the landlord, and prepare for the hearing.Full Conversation
I need an attorney for a landlord tenant issue. I am the tenant
Hello Rheanna, could you please provide more details about your issue? It would be also helpful to know where you are located, as landlord-tenant law varies by location.
Rushville indiana and there is an open investigation on my apartment manager for theft from myself, fraud, forgery and more. I am now being forced to recertify. Its an subsidy apartment complex
Hello Rheanna, here's some general legal information:
- In Indiana, it's illegal for landlords to retaliate against tenants who exercise their rights.
- You may be protected by the Indiana Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
- Legal Aid may provide free legal services for low-income individuals.
If you need to find a local attorney, I recommend contacting the Indiana State Bar Association.
Ive done thise two things already with no guidance
I understand your frustration, Rheanna. Have you considered contacting the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority or the Indiana Attorney General's Office? They might be able to provide additional guidance or resources.
I have contacted the attorney generals office. They got no response from the apartments for my complaint. I will try the other one. I think im in contact with them already.
Hello Rheanna, it seems you have taken the right steps so far. If you've not done so already, you may want to consider filing a lawsuit against your landlord. Would you like information on how to go about this process in Indiana?
Yes please. Should i go ahead and file even with an investigation still ongoing on the manager?
Yes, Rheanna, you can initiate a lawsuit even if an investigation is ongoing. Here are the steps:
- Document all incidents.
- Consult an attorney.
- File a complaint in your local small claims court.
- Serve the landlord with the complaint.
- Prepare for the hearing.
Okay thanks so much
You're welcome, Rheanna! If you need any more information or have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your case.
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