Indiana Rent Increase Law
Indiana requires at least 30 days' notice before a rent increase takes effect, and longer notice in some cases.
Last verified: · Researched and cited by MakeLease · not yet attorney-reviewed
Indiana rent increase rules at a glance
| Notice of a rent increase | 30 days (Applies unless a written rental agreement sets a different notice period)Ind. Code 32-31-5-4 |
|---|---|
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days (either side)Ind. Code 32-31-1-1, Ind. Code 32-31-1-2, Ind. Code 32-31-1-4 |
What Indiana law says
How much notice is required for a rent increase in Indiana?
Unless a written lease says otherwise, an Indiana landlord must give at least 30 days' written notice before changing the rental agreement, including raising the rent (Ind. Code 32-31-5-4).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Indiana?
An Indiana landlord can end a month-to-month tenancy with one month's written notice to the tenant; no statute sets the tenant's notice, though one month is the customary practice (Ind. Code 32-31-1-1, 32-31-1-4).
How Indiana compares
12 of 51 verified jurisdictions require more than 30 days.
None of Indiana's 4 neighbors follows the same rule.
Other Indiana rules
| Security deposit limit | No state capInd. Code 32-31-3 (no amount limit) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days after move-outInd. Code 32-31-3-12(a), Ind. Code 32-31-3-14 |
| Late-fee cap | No state capInd. Code 32-31 (landlord-tenant articles; no late-fee limit) |
| Entry notice | Reasonable written or oral notice of intent to enter, entry only at reasonable times; no notice in an emergency threatening occupants or the propertyInd. Code 32-31-5-6(e)–(g) |