Short summaries of the rules that shape Indiana leases, notices, and deposit papers on LeaseGen.io. Last reviewed 2026-08-15. Not legal advice.
Security deposits
Cap
No statutory cap
Return clock
45 days after the tenancy ends
Indiana does not cap how large a residential security deposit may be. After the tenant provides a forwarding address, unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 45 days (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12).
A month-to-month tenancy generally takes one month’s notice (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1).
Indiana does not prescribe a statewide 24-hour entry statute. Put a reasonable-notice entry clause in the lease. Emergency entry is customary.
A Indiana rent increase should be in writing. Many landlords use at least the same notice they would use to end a month-to-month tenancy. A month-to-month tenancy generally takes one month’s notice (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1). The lease may require more. Local rent-control rules can cap the amount even when the notice period is met.