Xihui Wang v. Mingyu Sun

── Xihui Wang v. Mingyu Sun ── Case No.: 22A-SC-01473 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: June 23, 2023 Author: Judge Nancy Vaidik County of Origin: Tippecanoe Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed in Part, Reversed in Part Judge Foley concurs. Judge Tavitas concurs in part/dissents in part In August 2021, Tenant was a student at Purdue University and struggled to find a place to rent. Her friend, Landlord, was moving out of state and said she could rent his house in West Lafayette. Landlord sent a copy of a written lease to Tenant via text message. According to the written lease, (1) the lease was effective from September 1, 2021, to July 26, 2022; (2) the security deposit was $1,300; (3) the monthly rent was $1,300; (4) Tenant was responsible for certain utilities; and (5) Landlord “shall provide some furniture.” Ex. Vol.