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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