Updated March 20, 2023
An Indiana eviction notice is a document that allows a landlord to notify their tenant that they have committed a lease violation. The notice to quit includes both a description of the offense and the time required to fix the issue. Most violations are because of late rent but can be for any type of lease non-compliance.
By Type (3)
10-Day Notice to Quit (Non-Payment of Rent) – This form is used when the tenant is behind in his or her rental payments. Once the tenant has received this notice, he or she has ten days to pay the rent or vacate the property.
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Reasonable Time Notice to Quit (Non-Compliance) – For any lease violation other than late rent.
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30-Day Notice (Month-to-Month Tenancy) – This form is used when a landlord seeks to end a month-to-month tenancy.
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Eviction Laws
- Rent Grace Period: No statutorily defined grace period.
- Non-Payment of Rent: 10 days. IC 32-31-1-6
- Emergency Possession (Causing Waste): No notice. IC 32-31-6-3
- Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. IC 32-31-1-1
Court Forms
Notice for Remote Hearing (Trial) – Sample form that is to be used when requesting a hearing date from the court.
Small Claims Complaint (view sample) – Used by the landlord (petitioner) to file an eviction lawsuit against a tenant.
Repayment Plan (BEFORE a case is filed) – Use as a template when making an agreement with a tenant who cannot pay rent before the case is filed.
Repayment Plan (AFTER a case is filed) – Use as a template when making an agreement with a tenant who cannot pay rent after the case is filed.
Request for Case Status Update – For either party to obtain an update on the lawsuit.
When is Rent Late?
Rent is late when a tenant has failed to pay it when it is due under the terms of the lease. The tenant has ten days to pay the full amount of the rent upon receiving written notice from landlord to pay or vacate.
How to Evict (Process)
Step 1 – Before evicting a tenant, the landlord must give the tenant a chance to move out or if the tenant has failed to pay rent, to pay the full amount owed. Landlord must provide notice to the tenant with the request:
If the tenant is committing waste (destroying the property), the landlord does not need to provide notice in order to commence the eviction process.
Step 2 – If the tenant fails to respond to the notice and remains at the premises, landlord can file an action in the Local Court to evict the tenant starting with the Complaint Form.
Step 3 – The landlord must have the complaint and summons served on the tenant and the tenant will have to show up in court on the date specified by the clerk. If the tenant does not respond, the court will issue an order granting possession to the landlord.