§ 36-7-17-6 — Conveyances; duties of recipients

Indiana § 36-7-17-6

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 36: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
• Art. 7: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Ch. 17: Urban Homesteading

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The conveyance of a dwelling to an applicant
under this chapter shall be made in return for a fee of one dollar ($1)
or more and the execution by the applicant of an agreement with the
following minimum conditions:
(1) The applicant must:
(A) if a person, reside in the dwelling as the person's principal
place of residence for a period of not less than three (3) years;
or
(B) if a community organization, agree to list the dwelling for
sale within twelve (12) months after possession.
(2) The applicant must bring the residence up to a minimum code
standard, including building, plumbing, electrical, and fire code
standards, within twelve (12) months after possession, or before
possession if required under subdivision (4).
(3) The applicant must carry fire and liability insurance on the
dwelling at all times.
(4) The applicant must comply with any additional terms,
conditions, and requirements that the agency may impose to
assure that the purposes of this chapter are carried out. This may
include the requirement that the dwelling be rehabilitated to
minimum building code standards before possession.
[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation:
18-7-21-5.]
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.36. Amended by
P.L.177-2003, SEC.13.