Indiana Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Indiana law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Indiana landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Indiana lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1.5 months' rent (longer leases) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours typical ("reasonable notice" standard) |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 3 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 2 disclosures required |
Indiana lease law guides
- Indiana Security Deposit Limit1.5 months' rent (longer leases)
- Indiana Deposit Return Deadline45 days
- Indiana Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Indiana Landlord Entry Notice24 hours typical ("reasonable notice" standard)
- Indiana Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Indiana Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Indiana Prohibited Lease Clauses3 restricted clause types
- Indiana Required Disclosures2 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Indiana law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityOften Unenforceable
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
- Non-refundable security depositLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Indiana →
Disclosures Indiana landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Manager Identity
What each required disclosure covers in Indiana, with citations →
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Indiana lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Indiana?
- Indiana generally limits security deposits to 1.5 months' rent (longer leases). Conditions can apply — see the Indiana security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Indiana?
- Generally 45 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Indiana deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Indiana?
- No statewide statute requires it in Indiana, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Indiana deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Indiana?
- Indiana requires "reasonable notice" rather than a fixed hour minimum — 24 hours is the typical interpretation. Conditions can apply — see the Indiana landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Indiana?
- Indiana sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Indiana late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Indiana?
- There is no statutory grace period in Indiana; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Indiana rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Indiana?
- Indiana law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause; non-refundable security deposit.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Indiana?
- Indiana requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Manager Identity (Name and address of owner and management company (if applicable)).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.