Laws by state / Indiana

Indiana landlord and tenant rules

The figures that decide most disputes between Indiana landlords and tenants, each with a calculator and the statute behind it.

Verified against the statutes 2026-10-22By RentByState Research

Rule	Indiana	Statute	Tool
Maximum security deposit	No statutory limit	Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12; § 32-31-3-14	Deposit rules
Deposit return deadline	Not more than 45 days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession, with a written itemized notice of any deductions (accrued rent, damages beyond ordinary wear, unpaid utility/sewer charges); the landlord is not liable until the tenant supplies a mailing address in writing	Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12; § 32-31-3-14	Deposit rules
Interest on the deposit	Not required	Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12; § 32-31-3-14
Maximum late fee	No statutory cap	No statute located	Late fee calculator
Landlord notice, month-to-month	30 days	Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1; § 32-31-1-6	Notice calculator
Tenant notice, month-to-month	30 days	Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1; § 32-31-1-6	Notice calculator
Rent increase notice	No statute	Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1; § 32-31-1-6	Notice calculator
Pay-or-quit notice	10 days	Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1; § 32-31-1-6	Notice calculator
Rent increase cap	None statewide

Security deposits in Indiana

Indiana sets no statutory limit on the size of a security deposit. The deposit must be returned not more than 45 days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession, with a written itemized notice of any deductions (accrued rent, damages beyond ordinary wear, unpaid utility/sewer charges); the landlord is not liable until the tenant supplies a mailing address in writing. No interest is owed on the deposit under state law. No cap and no interest requirement anywhere in IC 32-31-3 (secondary source iPropertyManagement confirms 'Maximum: None'). Failure to comply: tenant may recover the full deposit plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 32-31-3-12(b)). The official iga.in.gov code viewer is a JavaScript application that returned no statute text to a fetch; text was read from the FindLaw mirror of the Indiana Code (current as of Jan. 1, 2026). Full deposit rules and move-out checklist.

Late fees in Indiana

Indiana sets no statutory cap on late fees. The amount is whatever the lease says, subject to the general rule that it must not be an unconscionable penalty. There is no statutory grace period, so the lease controls when the fee starts. Calculate the maximum fee.

Notice periods in Indiana

A Indiana landlord must give 30 days’ written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and the tenant must give the same. There is no separate statutory notice period for rent increases; the month-to-month termination notice is the practical minimum. For nonpayment, the landlord must serve a 10-day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction. Calculate the effective date of a notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Indiana?

There is no statutory cap in Indiana; the market and the lease decide. No cap and no interest requirement anywhere in IC 32-31-3 (secondary source iPropertyManagement confirms 'Maximum: None'). Failure to comply: tenant may recover the full deposit plus reasonable attorney's fees (§ 32-31-3-12(b)). The official iga.in.gov code viewer is a JavaScript application that returned no statute text to a fetch; text was read from the FindLaw mirror of the Indiana Code (current as of Jan. 1, 2026).

What is the maximum late fee for rent in Indiana?

There is no statutory maximum in Indiana. No statutory cap and no statutory grace period; no statute located. Late fees must be stated in the lease and be reasonable (confirmed via secondary sources iPropertyManagement and Landlord Studio). The most common lease figure nationally is 5% of monthly rent, and courts in no-cap states generally accept fees in that range while rejecting ones that look like penalties.

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Indiana?

30 days’ written notice for a month-to-month tenancy. One month's written notice to end a tenancy at will / month-to-month tenancy (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1(a), phrased as notice delivered to the tenant); tenants give the same one-month notice by lease and common practice

How long is a pay-or-quit notice in Indiana?

10 days. The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount within that time.