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The Indiana Immediate Possession form serves as a crucial tool for landlords seeking to regain control of their rental properties when tenants fail to pay rent. This form is typically filed in the Henry Circuit Court and initiates the legal process for obtaining immediate possession of real estate. It outlines essential details, including the names and addresses of both the plaintiff and the defendant, the specific property in question, and the amount of unpaid rent owed. The form also includes a statement of claim that emphasizes the landlord's right to reclaim their property due to non-payment, while detailing any back rent due and potential damages. Importantly, it informs the defendant of their obligation to appear in court and provides them with the opportunity to dispute the claim or negotiate payment arrangements. The process is designed to ensure that both parties are treated fairly while allowing landlords to address rental payment issues efficiently.

Form Sample

NOTICE OF SMALL CLAIM

PLAINTIFF(S)

Name: ________________________________

HENRY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 3

Street: ________________________________

1215 Race Street

City, State, Zip: ________________________

New Castle, IN 47362

Telephone No: _________________________

(765) 521-2554 or 529-6401

DEFENDANT(S)

CAUSE NO

Name: ________________________________

Name: ________________________________

Street: ________________________________

Street: ________________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________

City, State, Zip: ________________________

Telephone No: _________________________

Telephone No: _________________________

FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTY

TO THE CLERK: PLEASE SUMMONS THE DEFENDANT(S) TO APPEAR IN COURT TO ANSWER THIS CLAIM.

STATEMENT OF CLAIM: FOR THE IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF REAL ESTATE PROPERTY AND UNPAID RENT.

Comes now the plaintiff, in the above entitled cause, and having filed his action and affidavit for

the immediate possession, now asks the Court for the immediate possession of his rental property, to wit:

_________________ located at ________________________, New Castle, Indiana, in Henry County,

which the plaintiff(s) rented to the defendant(s) for the consideration of $__________ per month; and

which the defendant(s) now holds the plaintiff without the payment of rent, therefore, $____________

back rent due and owing plaintiff up to ____________________________________; and all accruing rent

to date defendant(s) vacates the premises, at the rate of $____________ per day, plus any damages to

the premises beyond ordinary wear and tear, to be determined at the Final Hearing.

___________________________________

Plaintiff

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IN THE HENRY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 3

Plaintiff(s)

 

VS

CAUSE NO.

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Defendant(s)

 

NOTICE TO APPEAR

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Defendant: ______________________________

____________________________________

Street:__________________________________

____________________________________

City, State, Zip: __________________________

____________________________________

The Plaintiff asks judgment in this Court against you for the sum stated. You are to appear in the Henry Circuit Court No. 3 for a trial upon the Plaintiff’s claim on the ___________

day of __________________, 20__ at ____________. You may appear for the trial in person or

you may appear with your attorney. You should bring to the trial all documents in your possession or under your control, which relate to the Plaintiff’s claim. If you do not wish to dispute the Plaintiff’s claim, you may appear at the time and date stated, for the purpose of assisting the Court in establishing the method by which you will be directed to pay the judgment. If you have questions concerning this matter, you may call the Court Bailiff. If you do not appear for trial at the time, on the date stated, a default judgment may be entered against you for the amount asked by Plaintiff.

________________________________

Clerk, Henry Circuit Court No. 3

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IN THE HENRY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 3

___________________________________

 

Plaintiff(s)

 

VS

CAUSE NO.

___________________________________

 

Defendant(s)

 

ACTION FOR POSSESSION OF REAL ESTATE

Comes now the Plaintiff(s) and for claim against the Defendant(s), alleges and says:

1.That Plaintiff(s), as landlord, is entitled to immediate possession of the following described real estate in the County of Henry, State of Indiana, to wit:

______________________________________________________________

___

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2.That Defendant(s) as tenant, now holds possession of said real estate without right and has unlawfully kept Plaintiff(s) out of possession thereof to Plaintiff’s damage in the sum of $___________________.

3.That the costs of this action should be taxed against Defendant(s).

WHEREFORE, Plaintiff(s) prays for judgment for possession of said real estate,

$______________ for back rent plus any rent accruing to the date the premises are vacated,

any damages to the premises beyond ordinary wear and tear, to be determined at the

Final Hearing, costs of this action and other relief just and proper in the premises.

Plaintiff

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IN THE HENRY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 3

________________________________

Plaintiff(s)

VS

CAUSE NO.

________________________________

 

Defendant(s)

 

AFFIDAVIT FOR IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF REAL ESTATE

Comes now, __________________________, and being first duly sworn, states as follows:

1.That he/she is Plaintiff in the above-captioned cause.

2.That the Plaintiff, ________________________, is entitled to immediate possession of the real estate described in Plaintiff’s Action of Real Estate filed by virtue of Non-Payment of Rent.

3.That the estimated value of said real estate is $_____________________.

4.That the reserved rent of said real estate is $____________________ per month.

5.That the Defendant holds possession of said real estate unlawfully and unlawfully retains possession thereof from Plaintiff.

WHEREOF, Plaintiff prays that a hearing be held upon the question of immediate possession of said real estate; that Plaintiff be granted immediate possession of same; and that plaintiff thereafter have and hold possession of said real estate and that such further proceedings be had with reference to the possession of said real estate as by law provided.

I affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that the foregoing representations are true.

Plaintiff

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IN THE HENRY CIRCUIT COURT NO. 3

___________________________________

 

Plaintiff(s)

 

Vs

CAUSE NO.

___________________________________

 

Defendant(s)

 

ORDER TO APPEAR AT HEARING ON IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF REAL ESTATE

Defendant in the above-captioned cause are hereby ordered to appear on the ____________

day of ___________________, 20___ at _____________ at the Henry Circuit Court No. 3

located at 1215 Race St, New Castle, Indiana, for the purpose of controverting Plaintiff’s Affidavit for Immediate Possession of Real Estate, a copy of which is attached, or to otherwise show cause why a prejudgment order for immediate possession should not be issued and the property delivered to the Plaintiff. You as Defendant may filed affidavits on your behalf at the time of the above-stated hearing. You may further file with the Court, a written undertaking to stay delivery of the property to the Plaintiff.

Dated this ____________day of ______________________________, 20___.

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Judge, Henry Circuit Court No. 3

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Form Specifics

Fact Name Details
Purpose The Indiana Immediate Possession form is used to request immediate possession of rental property due to non-payment of rent.
Governing Law This form is governed by Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31, which covers landlord-tenant relationships.
Filing Location The form must be filed in the Henry Circuit Court No. 3, located at 1215 Race St, New Castle, Indiana.
Defendant Notification The form includes a notice requiring the defendant to appear in court to respond to the claim.
Claim Details The plaintiff must state the amount of unpaid rent and any additional damages being claimed.
Trial Date The form specifies a trial date, which must be filled in before submission.
Consequences of Non-Appearance If the defendant does not appear at the trial, a default judgment may be issued against them.
Affidavit Requirement The plaintiff must submit an affidavit confirming their right to immediate possession due to non-payment.
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