Indiana Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

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Security Deposit Notice Period Eviction Late Fee Lease Termination Rent Increase Habitability Landlord Entry Fair Housing

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Security Deposit Rules

Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12

No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 45 days. Itemized list of damages required if deductions taken. Tenant must provide forwarding address.

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Notice Period Requirements

Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1

Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Lease violation: reasonable notice per lease terms.

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Eviction Process

Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6

Nonpayment: 10-day notice to pay or quit. Lease violation: reasonable notice. Court filing (ejectment action) required. Self-help eviction prohibited.

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Late Fee Rules

Ind. Code § 32-31-3-1

No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be reasonable and specified in lease.

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Lease Termination

Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1

Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military deployment (SCRA). Limited domestic violence provisions.

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Rent Increase Rules

Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1

No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Month-to-month increases require 30 days notice. Lease terms govern fixed-term increases.

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Habitability Standards

Ind. Code § 32-31-8-5

Landlord must provide premises in safe, clean, and habitable condition. Must comply with health and housing codes. Tenant must notify in writing of needed repairs.

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