Statutes

In Indiana, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed laws: Title 32 Property Article 31 – Landlord Tenant Relations which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Each section is outlined and linked below.

Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1 – Determination of estates at will
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-3 – Determination of year to year tenancy
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6 – Rent; refusal or neglect to pay
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-8 – Notice to quit; when not necessary
Ind. Code § 32-31-1-21 – Disclosure of structure in flood plain
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12 – Return of deposits; deductions; liability
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-13 – Use of deposits
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-14 – Notice of damages; refund of remaining deposits
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-15 – Remittance of full deposit
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-16 – Liability for withheld deposits
Ind. Code § 32-31-4-2 – Liability; abandoned property; court order allowing removal by landlord
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-4 – Written notice required to modify rental agreement
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-5 – Tenant’s personal property
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6(c) – Landlord prohibited from interfering with access, possession, or essential services; unit entry by landlord
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6(e) – Landlord prohibited from interfering with access, possession, or essential services; unit entry by landlord
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6(f) – Landlord prohibited from interfering with access, possession, or essential services; unit entry by landlord
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6(g) – Landlord prohibited from interfering with access, possession, or essential services; unit entry by landlord
Ind. Code § 32-31-8-5 – Landlord Obligations
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-5 – Tenant Obligations
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-6 – Condition of rental premises upon termination of occupancy
Ind. Code § 32-31-7-7 – Landlord’s cause of action to enforce tenant obligations
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-18 – Disclosure of Managers and Agents
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-7 – Written acknowledgement by tenant
Ind. Code § 32-31-2-1 – Necessity of recording
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-8 – Lease protections; prohibition of retaliation by landlord
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-12(b) & (c) – Termination of rental agreements by protected individuals; written notices; liability
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-9 – Change of lock requirements
Ind. Code § 32-31-9-11 – Reimbursement for lock changes; key requirements
Ind. Code § 33-28-3-4(b)(1) – Jurisdiction of small claims docket
Ind. Code § 33-28-3-4(b)(1) – Jurisdiction of small claims docket
Ind. Code § 24-4.5-7-202 – Fee for dishonored check, electronic funds transfer, or debit authorization; limits on lender’s presentment of check or debiting of account