Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31
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Indiana has no statutory deposit cap and a relatively landlord-favorable framework. Deposits must be returned within 45 days with an itemized list, or the landlord forfeits the right to retain any of it (IC 32-31-3-12). Landlord maintenance duties are set by IC 32-31-8-5.
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What is in this Indiana template
The template is organized around the state statutes summarized below and identifies state-specific disclosures such as Owner/manager identification (§ 32-31-3-18) and Flood disclosure (§ 32-31-1-21). Some notices use prescribed statutory wording and should not be removed without checking the cited law.
IC 32-31-3-12
Deposit return
45 days; forfeiture of deductions if no itemized list.
IC 32-31-8-5
Landlord obligations
Deliver safe, habitable premises; maintain systems.
IC 32-31-1-6
Nonpayment notice
10-day notice to pay or quit.
Required disclosures in Indiana
- ·Owner/manager identification (§ 32-31-3-18)
- ·Flood disclosure (§ 32-31-1-21)
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Indiana landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | Reasonable notice (IC 32-31-5-6) |
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