Indiana Landlord-Tenant Laws

This overview summarizes common Indiana landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Indiana Code 32-31). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.

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Indiana at a glance: Security deposit limit: No statutory limit. Return deadline: 45 days. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Indiana Code 32-31.

Security deposit

Maximum deposit
No statutory limit
Return deadline
45 days
Interest required
No statutory requirement

The rule: No statewide deposit limit, and cities and counties may not set one. Within 45 days after the lease ends and possession is delivered, the landlord must return the deposit less an itemized list of deductions; the deadline runs only once the tenant gives a mailing address in writing (Ind. Code §§ 32-31-3-12 to 32-31-3-16).

Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.

Source read · Ind. Code §§ 32-31-3-12 to 32-31-3-16

Eviction notice

Nonpayment of rent
10 days notice
Lease violation
Reasonable

Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.

Notice to vacate

Month-to-month lease
30 days notice
Fixed-term lease
No notice required if lease ends

Late rent fees

Grace period
No statutory requirement
Maximum late fee
No limit

Additional regulations

Rent control
No statewide rent control
Landlord entry notice
Reasonable notice

Primary statute reference: Indiana Code 32-31

Sources

When to use Indiana document templates

Use LeaseCraft templates when you need PDF and editable DOCX lease and notice forms built for Indiana landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the list of Indiana documents.

Common mistakes in Indiana

  • Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
  • Missing the security deposit return deadline (45 days)
  • Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts

Indiana documents

Frequently asked questions

  • Indiana sets no statewide security deposit limit. The return deadline is 45 days. No statewide deposit limit, and cities and counties may not set one. Within 45 days after the lease ends and possession is delivered, the landlord must return the deposit less an itemized list of deductions; the deadline runs only once the tenant gives a mailing address in writing (Ind. Code §§ 32-31-3-12 to 32-31-3-16).

    Confirm current rules in Indiana Code 32-31.

  • Indiana month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.

  • Use our Indiana lease agreement generator to build a residential lease with state-structured clauses. Preview free before download.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Indiana sources before relying on this information.

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