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Indiana renter guide

Indiana Normal Wear and Tear vs Damage

Indiana’s security-deposit statute distinguishes chargeable tenant damage from normal wear and tear. Age, ordinary use, starting condition and actual tenant-caused damage should be separated before reviewing a replacement or repair bill.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Normal wearNot damage deduction

Ordinary wear is excluded from the physical-damage basis for withholding.

Evidence to compare

  • Move-in condition.
  • Length of tenancy.
  • Age of carpet, paint, flooring or fixture.
  • Specific incident or misuse claimed.
  • Scope of repair versus replacement.
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.

Related Indiana guides

Security Deposit →45-Day Rule →Forwarding Address →Damage Itemization →