Indiana security-deposit return deadline

Under Ind. Code §§32-31-3-12, 32-31-3-14, you have 45 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.

Deadlines per Ind. Code §§32-31-3-12, 32-31-3-14. Indiana statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.

What Ind. Code §§32-31-3-12, 32-31-3-14 requires

  • Return deadline: 45 days
  • Deposit cap: No statewide cap
  • Clock doesn't start until the tenant supplies a mailing address in writing
  • No itemized notice within 45 days forfeits deductions; tenant may recover the deposit plus attorneys' fees

Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Ind. Code §§32-31-3-12, 32-31-3-14 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Indiana attorney for your situation.

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