Indiana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

An Indiana standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant for a fixed term, typically a year. Each party is responsible for reading and understanding the arrangement before signing to avoid any potential conflict.

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Last updated May 10th, 2024

An Indiana standard residential lease agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant for a fixed term, typically a year. Each party is responsible for reading and understanding the arrangement before signing to avoid any potential conflict.

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Disclosures 

Managers and Agents Disclosure – Landlords must provide the name and address of a person living in Indiana who is authorized to manage the property and receive legal notices. (IC 32-31-3-18)

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Landlords are federally mandated to give this form for properties built before January 1, 1978.

Smoke Detectors – The landlord and tenant must acknowledge in writing that the landlord has provided working smoke detectors. (IC 32-31-5-7(6))

Rent Grace Period

There is no rent grace period in Indiana.

Security Deposit

Maximum Amount – Indiana does not limit the amount a landlord can charge for a security deposit.

Returning – The landlord has 45 days to return the security deposit. (IC 32-31-3-14)

  • Deductions – Landlords have 45 days to give an itemized list of the reasons for deductions.
  • Tenant Doesn’t Forward New Address – The landlord is responsible until the tenant supplies a mail address. (IC 32-31-3-12(a))