Indiana § 26-3-8-9.8 - Designation of alternative contact
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 26-3-8-9.8 — Designation of alternative contact, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-3-8-9.8. Designation of alternative contact
Sec. 9.8. In addition to the statement required by section 11(c) of this chapter, a rental agreement under this chapter must include space for the renter to designate an alternative contact to receive notices required by this chapter. The failure or refusal of a renter to designate an alternative contact does not affect a renter's or an owner's rights or remedies under this chapter or under any other law. An alternative contact designated by a renter does not have any rights to:
(1) access the rented space; or
(2) the personal property stored in the rented space;
unless expressly stated otherwise in the rental agreement.
As added by P.L.93-2023, SEC.2.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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