Landlord-tenant law

Indiana Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Indiana.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-9 et seq.
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Deposit Return Deadline
45 days
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
10-day notice to pay or quit
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days (one rental period)
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Indiana specific notes

Indiana's 45-day return window starts when the landlord receives the tenant's forwarding address. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne do not have additional local landlord-tenant ordinances significantly stricter than state law.

FAQ

Common Indiana landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Indiana?+
No statutory limit. Governed by Ind. Code § 32-31-3-9 et seq.. Deposit must be returned within 45 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Indiana for non-payment of rent?+
10-day notice to pay or quit. Per Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Indiana?+
30 days (one rental period). Per Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Indiana?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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