Indiana Landlord-Tenant Law Guide
Indiana's landlord-tenant laws provide a framework for rental relationships with specific requirements for security deposits, property maintenance, and eviction procedures. The state balances landlord property rights with tenant protections.
Security Deposit
Limit: No statutory limit on security deposit amounts.
Return Period: 45 days after tenant vacates. Must provide itemized statement of any deductions. If landlord fails to comply, tenant may recover deposit plus damages.
Rent Increases
No statutory requirement for month-to-month tenancies, but 30 days notice is customary. Must follow lease terms.
Entry Notice
Reasonable notice required, typically 24 hours is considered reasonable except in emergencies.
Key Statutes
- Indiana Code §32-31-3-12 - Security Deposits
- Indiana Code §32-31-3-9 - Landlord Obligations
- Indiana Code §32-31-5-6 - Right of Entry
- Indiana Code §32-31-1-8 - Eviction Procedures
Common Issues
- Not returning deposits within 45 days
- Failure to provide itemized deductions
- Not making necessary repairs
- Entering without reasonable notice
- Self-help evictions (illegal)