Indiana Tenant Rights Laws
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Whether you are an owner or a renter, you have the right to be safe and healthy in your home. If you are a party to a residential lease in Indiana, it's important to understand your rights as a tenant. Read on to learn more about Indiana tenants' rights laws.
Indiana Tenants Rights Laws at a Glance
Indiana, like all other states, has laws setting forth the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. As a tenant, you are entitled to have your security deposit or an itemized list of deductions timely returned to you after the termination of a lease. You are also legally ensured a safe and clean living unit that complies with housing codes.
On the other hand, there are some areas of the landlord/tenant relationship that Indiana chooses not to regulate. For example, Indiana doesn't have any laws prohibiting landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights. Also, Indiana doesn't recognize a tenant's right to "repair and deduct."
The below chart provides more details about Indiana tenants' rights laws at a glance.
Statutes |
Indiana Code Title 32 |
Security Deposits |
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Paying Rent |
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Living Conditions |
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Discrimination |
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Ending or Renewing a Tenancy |
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Retaliation |
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Note: State regulations are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Related: Indiana Tenants' Rights Resources
- Indiana Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
- Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: Indiana
- Indiana Civil Rights Commission Fact Sheet on Tenant Rights in Indiana
- Tenants' Rights Basics
- Tenants and Fair Housing
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