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Indiana Standard Commercial Lease Agreement: Free Template Downloads
What the Indiana Residential Lease Agreement covers?
The form includes rules and laws on rental agreements according to the Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act, which include landlords keeping the property in good, livable condition, and tenants paying rent on time and taking care of the place. Landlords can collect a security deposit, but they have to return it within 45 days after the lease ends, minus any damages or unpaid rent. If landlords need to evict a tenant, they have to give proper notice. Tenants also have rights, such as living in a safe, habitable place and getting fair notice for rent increases.
- Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
- Security Deposit Law
- Lease Termination
- Landlord’s Access to the Property
- Rent Due Date plus Late Fees
- Eviction Procedures
- Property Maintenance
- Tenant Rights
- Rent Control
- Required Disclosure Forms
Indiana Residential Landlord-Tenant Act
Summary (§ IC 32-31): Indiana state law regulates the landlord-tenant relationship that includes the following:
- Property Maintenance – Landlords must maintain rental units to meet local safety and health regulations, ensuring the property is safe and habitable.
Security Deposit Law
Summary (§ IC 32-31-3): Indiana law regulates how landlords handle security deposits:
- 45 Days – Landlords must return security deposits within 45 days after a tenant moves out.
- Itemized List – Any deductions from the deposit must be itemized and provided to the tenant.
Lease Termination
Summary (§ IC 32-31-1): Indiana law outlines the conditions under which both parties can end a lease:
- Landlord’s Ability to Terminate
- 10-day notice for non-payment of rent.
- Reasonable time to fix other lease violations before the lease can be terminated.
- Tenant’s Ability to Terminate
- 30-day notice for month-to-month leases.
- Early termination allowed in cases of domestic violence with proper documentation.
Landlord’s Access to Property
Due Dates / Late Fees
- Indiana law does not specify a due date for rent.
- Landlords can charge late fees if outlined in the written lease agreement if rent is not paid on time.
- NSF Fees – $25 per bounced rent check.
Eviction Procedures
Property Maintenance
Summary: Landlords are required to keep properties safe and make repairs when notified by tenants.
- If repairs aren’t made in a reasonable time, tenants may pursue legal action or terminate the lease.
Tenant’s Rights
Summary: Tenants in Indiana have the following rights:
- Right to Privacy – Tenants have the right to privacy in their rental units.
- Right to a Habitable Home – Tenants are entitled to a clean and safe home.
- Protection from Retaliation – Landlords cannot retaliate against tenants who report safety issues or violations of housing codes.
Rent Control Laws
Required Disclosure Forms (3)
Summary (nar.realtor): Landlords must disclose the following to tenants.
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure – Required for homes built before 1978.
- Manager/Agent/Landlord Contact Information – Mailing address to send notices.
- Smoke Detector Disclosure – Landlord must disclose to tenants that there’s working smoke detectors in the rental unit.