# Ind. Code § 32-30-2-7: Recovery for use and occupation; recovery limitation

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T32_A30_C2_S32-30-2-7

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 32-30-2-7
- **Heading:** Recovery for use and occupation; recovery limitation
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 32 / Article 30 / Chapter 2 / Section 32-30-2-7

## Text

Sec. 7. The plaintiff may recover in an action under this chapter for the use and occupation of the premises up to the time the use or occupation is terminated by the defendant. However, the plaintiff may not recover for the use and occupation of the premises for more than six (6) years before the commencement of the action.

[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-15-2-7.]

As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.15.

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