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Indiana Written Forwarding Address Rule

Indiana Code makes the tenant’s written mailing address a key procedural step. Official state guidance warns that the 45-day liability period does not begin until the landlord has the required written address.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20263 official sources cited
FormIn writing

Keep proof of the address and delivery.

Why it mattersStatutory liability trigger

The landlord is not liable under the deposit chapter until the address is supplied.

Useful proof

  • Dated letter or email containing the mailing address.
  • Certified-mail or delivery record.
  • Landlord acknowledgement.
  • A copy of the exact address supplied.
Written forwarding address matters. Indiana’s 45-day framework should be checked together with termination, delivery of possession and the written mailing address. Educational information only.

Official sources

Indiana General AssemblyIndiana Code Title 32, Article 31, Chapter 3 — Security Deposits ↗

Current official Indiana Code. Article 31, Chapter 3 contains the statewide security-deposit statute, including §§ 32-31-3-12 through 32-31-3-15.

Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority2026 LIHTC Compliance Manual — Rents and Security Deposits ↗

Current official state manual summarizing Indiana Code 32-31-3, including the 45-day itemization/refund rule and written forwarding-address trigger.

Indiana Judicial BranchSmall Claims Manual ↗

Official Indiana court guidance describing the 45-day forwarding-address, refund and itemization framework.

Related Indiana guides

Security Deposit →45-Day Rule →Damage Itemization →Normal Wear →