Indiana Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Indiana landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
8
out of 10
Landlord Friendly
Key Law Summary — Indiana
🏦
Security Deposit Max
None
📋
Eviction Notice
10 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
30 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
Not required
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$86–$120
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Indiana
→No deposit cap
→No entry notice required
→No rent control
⚖ Tenant Rights in Indiana
→Habitability
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
✓ Move-in inspection
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Indiana
1
Serve Notice
10-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 10 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $86–$120
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 30 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score8/10
Eviction Avg30 days
Notice Period10 days
Entry NoticeNone