Tenant behind on rent? Damage beyond wear and tear? Holding over after the lease ended? Describe the situation in your own words and get a plain-English breakdown, severity rating, step-by-step next steps, and ready-to-send notices — specific to Indiana law.
Get My Indiana Action Plan — Free to StartUnder Ind. Code §§ 32-31-3-12 to -16, the deposit must be returned with an itemized list of damages and estimated repair costs within 45 days of termination of occupancy; if the landlord misses the deadline, it is deemed to have agreed no damages are due and must return the full deposit. Indiana requires only 'reasonable' written or oral entry notice with no statutory hour minimum (24 hours is commonly recommended practice). There is no statutory rent grace period, though a 10-day notice is typical before nonpayment eviction. Self-help eviction is illegal under IC 32-31-5-6(c) — landlords may not lock tenants out, deny access to property, or shut off electricity, gas, or water.
45 days after move-out, with an itemized statement for any deductions.
No state law sets a minimum notice period — check your lease, which may require one.
No. Eviction requires a court process — lockouts, belongings removal, and utility shutoffs without a court order are illegal.
Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570. You can also call or text 211 for local referrals.