"Dwelling" defined

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Indiana Code › Title 8 › Article 23 › Chapter 17 › Section 8-23-17-6

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Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "dwelling" means any room, suite of rooms, apartment, trailer, or house occupied or intended to be occupied as a personal residence by one (1) family or by one (1) or more individuals utilizing the same kitchen facilities. The term does not include a single sleeping room without kitchen facilities.

As added by P.L.18-1990, SEC.226.

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