Indiana § 32-31-3-13.5 Use of motor vehicle liens as security

Indiana Statutes

§ 32-31-3-13.5 — Use of motor vehicle liens as security

Indiana § 32-31-3-13.5

Title 32PROPERTY

Art. 31LANDLORD-TENANT RELATIONS

Ch. 3Security Deposits

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Ind. Code § 32-31-3-13.5 (2026).

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5. A landlord may not require, but may accept, a lien on a motor vehicle that is owned by a tenant as a security deposit or to secure the payment of rent by the tenant. If a landlord accepts a lien on a motor vehicle as security under this section, the landlord must:

(1)file or record the lien under IC 32-33; and

(2)comply with the requirements of IC 32-31-3 concerning security deposits; in order to enforce the lien.

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5. A landlord may not require, but may
accept, a lien on a motor vehicle that is owned by a tenant as a security
deposit or to secure the payment of rent by the tenant. If a landlord
accepts a lien on a motor vehicle as security under this section, the
landlord must:
(1) file or record the lien under IC 32-33; and
(2) comply with the requirements of IC 32-31-3 concerning
security deposits;
in order to enforce the lien.