How much a landlord can charge for a security deposit in Indiana, the deadline to return it after move-out, and the statute that controls — verified June 7, 2026.
No statutory limit (Ind. Code ch. 32-31-3 governs deposits/return but sets no cap). Title 32 > Article 31 > Chapter 3 > Section 32-31-3-12. Tenant remedy: recover full deposit due plus reasonable attorney fees.
45 days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession; itemized written notice of deductions required (clock does not start until tenant provides a mailing address in writing). Read Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12 (return); ch. 32-31-3 (Security Deposits) for the exact triggers, itemization requirements, and penalties for late or bad-faith withholding.
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No statutory limit (Ind. Code ch. 32-31-3 governs deposits/return but sets no cap). Title 32 > Article 31 > Chapter 3 > Section 32-31-3-12. Tenant remedy: recover full deposit due plus reasonable attorney fees. This is a best-effort summary verified against the official statute (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12 (return); ch. 32-31-3 (Security Deposits)) on June 7, 2026 — always confirm with the current law or an attorney.
45 days after termination of the rental agreement and delivery of possession; itemized written notice of deductions required (clock does not start until tenant provides a mailing address in writing). See Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12 (return); ch. 32-31-3 (Security Deposits) for the exact conditions and any itemization requirements.
Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12 (return); ch. 32-31-3 (Security Deposits). The official text is published by the state at https://iga.in.gov/laws/current/ic/titles/32.
No. This page is a best-effort summary compiled from primary legal authority and verified on June 7, 2026. Statutes change, and many states use tiers or exceptions a summary can't capture. Confirm with the current statute or a licensed attorney before relying on it.
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