# Ind. Code § 36-7-9-8: Appeals

> Indiana · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-8

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 36-7-9-8
- **Heading:** Appeals
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 36 / Article 7 / Chapter 9 / Section 36-7-9-8

## Text

Sec. 8. (a) An action taken by the hearing authority under section 7(d), 7(e), or 9(d) of this chapter or a finding by the hearing authority of abandonment under IC 36-7-37 is subject to review by the circuit or superior court of the county in which the unsafe premises are located, on request of:

(1) any person who has a substantial property interest in the unsafe premises; or

(2) any person to whom that order or finding was issued.

(b) A person requesting judicial review under this section must file a verified complaint including the findings of fact and the action taken by the hearing authority. The complaint must be filed within ten (10) days after the date when the action was taken.

(c) An appeal under this section is an action de novo. The court may affirm, modify, or reverse the action taken by the hearing authority.

[Pre-Local Government Recodification Citation: 18-5-5.5-9.]

As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.28. Amended by P.L.169-2006, SEC.61; P.L.247-2015, SEC.44.

## Nearby sections

- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-1 Application of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-1.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-2 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-2.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-3 Ordinances adopting this chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-3.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-4 Unsafe buildings and unsafe premises described](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-4.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-4.5 Legislative findings; vacant or deteriorated structures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-4.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-5 Orders; contents; notice; expiration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-6 Modification or rescission of orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-6.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-7 Hearings; hearing authority findings and action; additional period for ordered actions; continuous enforcement order; performance bond; record of findings; collection of penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-7.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-7.5 Noncompliance with order to repair or rehabilitate unsafe building; civil penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-7.5.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-8 Appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-8.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-9 Emergency action; recovery of costs; challenge of determination of emergency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-9.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-10 Action to enforce orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-10.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-11 Liability for costs for performance of work required by orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-11.md)
- [Ind. Code § 36-7-9-12 Liability for cost of emergency action taken or performance of work required by orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T36_A7_C9_S36-7-9-12.md)

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