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 and provides a forwarding address. Must provide an itemized statement for deductions. Noncompliance can expose the landlord to the deposit plus attorney fees.

Rent Increases

At least 30 days' written notice before modifying a month-to-month rental agreement, unless the written agreement provides otherwise.

Entry Notice

Reasonable notice required for non-emergency entry; the statute does not set a universal hour count, so the lease should define a clear notice window.

Key Statutes

  • Indiana Code §32-31-3-12 - Security Deposits
  • Indiana Code §32-31-3-14 - Deposit Remedies
  • Indiana Code §32-31-5-4 - Rental Agreement Modifications
  • Indiana Code §32-31-5-6 - Entry and Possession Protections
  • Indiana Code §32-31-1-6 - 10-Day Rent Notice

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)