How much notice is required to raise rent in Indiana?
30 days notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: IC § 32-31-1-1
Know your rights as a renter in Indiana. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Indiana law.
Legal basis: Indiana landlord-tenant law — Indiana Code
45
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Indiana law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
No limit
Return Deadline
45 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Indiana law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Landlord who fails to return deposit or provide itemized statement may owe full deposit amount plus attorney fees.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Indiana, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
30 days notice
Legal basis: IC § 32-31-1-1
Varies
Legal basis: IC § 32-31-8-5
Protected
Legal basis: IC § 32-31-9
Limited protections
Legal basis: State Law
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: IC § 32-31-5-6
Important facts about Indiana rental law
Indiana has no limit on security deposits.
Indiana landlords must return deposits within 45 days of move-out.
Indiana requires 'reasonable notice' before landlord entry—typically 24 hours.
Indiana landlords must maintain rental units in a safe, sanitary condition.
Common questions about Indiana tenant rights
Indiana does not have a statutory limit on security deposits.
Indiana landlords must return security deposits within 45 days after you move out.
In Indiana, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Indiana: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
30 days notice. 30 days notice for month-to-month. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: IC § 32-31-1-1.
Varies. Landlord must maintain habitability. Reasonable time to repair. Written notice required. Source: IC § 32-31-8-5.
Protected. Retaliation prohibited. Cannot evict for complaints. Document communications. Source: IC § 32-31-9.
Limited protections. Limited state protections. Contact local DV resources. Documentation recommended. Source: State Law.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Contact police if locked out. Source: IC § 32-31-5-6.
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