Indiana Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Indiana gives tenants 10 days to pay overdue rent before a landlord can file for eviction, longer than most of its neighbors (IC 32-31-1-6). There is no deposit cap, deposits are due back within 45 days, and state law bars local rent control.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Indiana?
An Indiana landlord has 45 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned to refund the deposit with an itemized list of damages.
| Maximum Deposit | No statutory limit |
| Return Deadline | 45 days |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | IC 32-31-3-12 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Indiana?
Indiana does not limit rent increases and prohibits local rent control; a month-to-month change needs one month’s notice.
| Late Fee Limit | No statutory cap |
| Rent Control Status | Prohibited (IC 32-31-1-20) |
| Rent Increase Notice | One month for month-to-month |
| Statute Reference | IC 32-31-1-1, 32-31-1-20 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Indiana
An Indiana eviction for unpaid rent requires a 10-day notice to pay or vacate before filing.
| Non-Payment Notice | 10 days |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One month |
| Statute Reference | IC 32-31-1-1, 32-31-1-6 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Indiana?
No. Indiana requires reasonable written or oral notice and entry at reasonable times, except in an emergency.
| Notice Required | Reasonable written or oral notice |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed without notice |
| Permitted Reasons | Inspect, repairs, agreed services, show the unit |
| Statute Reference | IC 32-31-5-6 |
What Must a Indiana Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Name and address of the person authorized to manage the property and receive notices
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Indiana?
Indiana landlords must deliver and keep the unit safe, clean and habitable with working electrical, plumbing, heating and supplied appliances.
What Indiana landlords must maintain
- • Deliver the unit safe, clean and habitable
- • Comply with health and housing codes
- • Keep electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilation and supplied appliances working
What a Indiana tenant can do
- • Written notice and a reasonable time to repair
- • Court action for damages, attorney’s fees and injunctive relief
| Repair & Deduct | Not provided by Indiana statute |
| Statute Reference | IC 32-31-8-5, 32-31-8-6 |