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Indiana 45-Day Security Deposit Rule

Indiana generally requires the deposit balance and itemized deduction notice within 45 days after the rental agreement terminates and possession is delivered. The written forwarding-address requirement is a separate statutory condition that can affect landlord liability.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20263 official sources cited
Deadline45 days

Ordinary outside period under Indiana Code chapter 32-31-3.

Required with deductionsItemized written notice

Estimated repair cost for each damaged item is part of the statutory notice framework.

Track three facts

  • Lease termination date.
  • Delivery/surrender of possession.
  • Date the written mailing address was 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.

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