Indiana landlord deadlines

Within 45 days after the lease ends and possession is returned: return the deposit with an itemized list of deductions Verified

Deadline: Within 45 days after move-out

Within 45 days after the rental agreement ends and the tenant gives back possession, deliver a written, itemized notice of any deductions (accrued rent, damages beyond ordinary wear and tear, unpaid utility or sewer charges) with the balance of the deposit. If no itemized list is sent in time, the landlord is treated as agreeing that no damages are due and must return the full deposit.

Applies to: any number of units, when you hold a security deposit · Layer: Indiana · Topic: Security deposit return

Who it covers: All residential rental units covered by IC 32-31-3.

"all as itemized by the landlord with the amount due in a written notice that is delivered to the tenant not more than forty-five (45) days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession."
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"The landlord is not liable under this chapter until the tenant supplies the landlord in writing with a mailing address to which to deliver the notice and amount prescribed by this subsection."
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"Failure by a landlord to provide notice of damages under section 14 of this chapter constitutes agreement by the landlord that no damages are due, and the landlord must remit to the tenant immediately the full security deposit."
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Notes: Indiana Code 32-31-3-12, -14 and -15 (Indiana Code 2026 PDF from iga.in.gov). The tenant must give a mailing address in writing; the 45 days run from termination and delivery of possession. Indiana sets no statutory cap on the deposit amount.

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Smoke detectors: the owner installs them and repairs or replaces one within 7 working days after written notice Verified

Deadline: Within 7 working days after written notice that a smoke detector needs repair or replacement

The owner, manager or rental agent must install required smoke detectors and repair or replace a required smoke detector within seven working days after being told in writing that it needs repair or replacement. The occupant tests them at least every six months.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Indiana · Topic: Smoke and CO alarms

"the replacement and repair of a required smoke detector within seven (7) working days after the owner, manager, or rental agent is given written notification of the need to replace or repair the smoke detector."
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"the installation of a required smoke detector; and"
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Notes: Indiana Code 22-11-18-3.5(e).

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Ending a month-to-month tenancy: one month's written notice (3 months for year-to-year) Verified

Deadline: At least 1 month before the lease ends

A month-to-month tenancy (a tenancy at will) can be ended with one month's written notice delivered to the tenant. Periodic tenancies of up to three months need notice equal to one rent period; a year-to-year tenancy needs notice at least three months before the year ends.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Indiana · Topic: Non-renewal and termination notice

"A tenancy at will may be determined by a one (1) month notice in writing, delivered to the tenant."
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"A general tenancy in which the premises are occupied by the express or constructive consent of the landlord is considered to be a tenancy from month to month."
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"A tenancy from year to year may be determined by a notice given to the tenant not less than three (3) months before the expiration of the year."
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Notes: Indiana Code 32-31-1-1 to 32-31-1-4. The calendar uses one month before the lease end date.

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Unpaid rent: at least 10 days' notice before ending the lease (the tenant can pay in full within the notice period) Verified

Deadline: At least 10 days after the notice for unpaid rent is given, unless the tenant pays in full first

If a tenant does not pay rent when due, the landlord may end the lease with at least ten days' notice, unless the parties agreed otherwise or the tenant pays the rent in full before the notice period ends. The statute gives a form of notice.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Indiana · Topic: Non-renewal and termination notice

"If a tenant refuses or neglects to pay rent when due, a landlord may terminate the lease with not less than ten (10) days notice to the tenant unless:"
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"the tenant pays the rent in full before the notice period expires."
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Notes: Indiana Code 32-31-1-6 and the notice form in 32-31-1-7.

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Before entering: give reasonable written or oral notice and enter only at reasonable times Verified

Deadline: Before each non-emergency entry (reasonable notice; the statute sets no number of hours)

Give the tenant reasonable written or oral notice before entering and enter only at reasonable times. No notice is needed in an emergency that threatens the safety of the occupants or the property. The statute does not set a fixed number of hours.

Applies to: any number of units · Layer: Indiana · Topic: Notice before entry

"shall give a tenant reasonable written or oral notice of the landlord's intent to enter the dwelling unit; and"
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"without notice to the tenant in the case of an emergency that threatens the safety of the occupants or the landlord's property"
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Notes: Indiana Code 32-31-5-6(f)-(g).

Last verified 2026-10-24 · Confidence: high · Status: verified · Report a correction