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Indiana landlord-tenant rules

The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Indiana, each with the statute it comes from.

Last reviewed September 30, 2026 Official resource: in.gov

45 days

to return a deposit

Security deposit

Indiana landlords have 45 days to return a security deposit after you move out and give a forwarding address.

30 days

landlord notice, month-to-month

Notice to vacate

In Indiana, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.

No cap

on late fees

Late fees

Indiana law sets no dollar or percentage cap on late fees and no required grace period, so your lease sets the terms.

30 days

notice before an increase

Rent increase notice

Indiana landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.

No fixed period

notice before entry

Landlord entry

Indiana law sets no fixed notice period before a landlord enters.

$10,000

small claims limit

Small claims limit

In Indiana, you can sue for up to $10,000 in small claims court.

Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31 (Landlord-Tenant Relations).

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