Morgan County, IN Rental Inspections: Tenant Complaint Process (2026)

Morgan County Code § 150.18(A) requires the Health Department to develop a complaint procedure so citizens can allege a violation of the county's rental dwelling standards. Every complaint must be in writing, verified, and must state the dwelling's address; the owner's name, address and phone number; the complainant's relationship to the dwelling, such as tenant, neighbor or law enforcement; the nature of the alleged violation; the date it was observed; and the complainant's own name, address and phone number. After reasonable notice to the owner or occupant, the Health Department may then request entry to inspect the dwelling, including taking measurements, observations, sampling or testing, and if entry is refused it may seek a warrant from a judicial officer or magistrate upon a finding of probable cause; the Health Officer may also enter without notice where an imminent danger to public health exists under I.C.

16-20-1. Section 150.18(B) then requires the Health Department, once it finds reasonable grounds for a violation, to serve a written notice of violation by first-class mail on the owner's last known address from County Auditor records, post a copy conspicuously on the dwelling, outline the required remedial action and set a deadline; timely correction avoids a violation finding, but failure to comply becomes a violation of the subchapter.