Indiana Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Indiana
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Indiana’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Indiana an eviction lawsuit is a(n) eviction (possessory action; emergency possessory action under IC 32-31-6) action. — Indiana Office of Court Services, Small Claims Manual (2026), glossary and p.11 ↗
- Where to file. If the tenant doesn’t comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Small Claims Court (or Circuit/Superior Court). — Indiana Office of Court Services, Small Claims Manual (2026), updated 12/23/2025, p.11 ↗
- How to serve the notice. Nonpayment: landlord may demand tenant vacate without advance notice (IC 32-31-1-8 exceptions), but removal requires a court order; month-to-month generally needs 30 days' notice. — Indiana Office of Court Services, Small Claims Manual (2026), p.31 (citing IC 32-31-1-8) ↗
- Official guidance. Indiana publishes its own instructions for the court step; read them before filing. — Indiana Office of Court Services, Small Claims Manual (2026) – 'What All Landlords and Tenants Should Know' ↗
Each point links to the Indiana source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Indiana notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 10 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- Often unconditional
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6; § 32-31-1-1 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Indiana notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Indiana law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Indiana eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Indiana demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Indiana small claims court, where the limit is $10,000.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Indiana?
In Indiana, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 10 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6; § 32-31-1-1. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Indiana?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Indiana’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Indiana.
Where does a landlord file an eviction case in Indiana?
If the tenant does not comply with the notice, the landlord files in the Small Claims Court (or Circuit/Superior Court) (the case is called a(n) eviction (possessory action; emergency possessory action under IC 32-31-6) action). Source: Indiana Office of Court Services, Small Claims Manual (2026), updated 12/23/2025, p.11.
How must an eviction notice be served in Indiana?
Nonpayment: landlord may demand tenant vacate without advance notice (IC 32-31-1-8 exceptions), but removal requires a court order; month-to-month generally needs 30 days' notice. Source: Indiana Office of Court Services, Small Claims Manual (2026), p.31 (citing IC 32-31-1-8).
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How Indiana compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Indiana: Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6; § 32-31-1-1 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 10 days — about 2× the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Illinois (5 days), Kentucky (7 days), Michigan (7 days), Ohio (3 days). Indiana's 10 days is the longest among its neighbors.
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Indiana sets no statutory cure period for lease violations; check the lease and local court rules before serving.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Illinois (10 days), Kentucky (14 days), Michigan (30 days), Ohio (30 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Illinois (30 days), Kentucky (30 days), Michigan (30 days), Ohio (30 days). Every neighboring state with a rule matches Indiana.
The rest of what Indiana requires
The figures below are Indiana's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Indiana page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Ind. Code §32-31-3-12 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 45 days after move-out Ind. Code §32-31-3-12 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Ind. Code §32-31-3-12 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $10,000 IC 33-29-2-4; IC 33-28-3-4; IC 33-34-3-2 (Marion County); Indiana Small Claims Rules ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Small claims docket of the Circuit or Superior Court; in Marion County, the Township Small Claims Courts · filing fee Roughly $35-$85 depending on county and court; landlord-tenant and multi-defendant service add costs. Confirm with the county clerk. IC 33-29-2-4; IC 33-28-3-4; IC 33-34-3-2 (Marion County); Indiana Small Claims Rules ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Indiana Code ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Indiana BMV (State Form 44237) ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization required Ind. Code §30-5-4-1 ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Ind. Code § 23-18-1-16 (definition); Ind. Code § 23-18-4-4 (effect of written provisions) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- County Recorder · no witnesses Ind. Code §§ 32-21-1-13, 32-21-1-15, 32-21-2-3 ↗
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