How much time do I have to move after a eviction by publication have started

I'm not sure what you mean by eviction by publication since there is no such thing in Indiana. If you have a lease, you cannot be evicted without...

I need advice on if I can legally require the tenant to pay the repairs, as specified in our rental agreement

In a word, the answer is no. Indiana law requires landlords to maintain their properties so they are safe, clean, and habitable. Habitability...

Do I need an eviction notice for someone who came to stay a few nights & no refuses to leave, and try's to claim residency.

If you call the police and your friends claim they live there, the police will not get involved and you will need to file an eviction. Give your...

Can I be taken to court?

Your question has a lot of holes in it. Without a lease agreement, he cannot pursue you in court for anything other than back rent. He is...

What can I do legally

I agree with my colleague. You can also contact the county health department. They will do an inspection and order the landlord to resolve the...

If you are talking about the 10-day Notice to Pay or Quit that landlords use when a tenant has not paid rent, there is no certificate of service...

Is this notice of past due rent valid and what are the options?

You didn't provide the most important information which is whether or not she has a current lease. Under Indiana law, tenants are not entitled to...

Assuming the document is an actual new lease and not an extension of the old one, then you are responsible for any damages relating to the lease...

Can I pay for repairs and deduct from rent and can I break my lease?

Indiana does not allow tenants to withhold rent regardless of the condition of the property. Indiana law requires landlords to maintain their...

With no signed waiver or document confirming acceptance of a security deposit being held if I decide to not rent the property.

If I understand you correctly, you paid a security deposit without signing a lease to "hold" a property for you until they could find out if the...