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Indiana is a light-regulation state for renters: there is no cap on security deposits or application fees, but a landlord must still return your deposit with an itemized list within 45 days (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12). Fill it out below with plain-English help on every field, then sign and download your completed PDF free.

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Indiana rental application rules to know

•Deposit return: an Indiana landlord must mail your security deposit, along with an itemized list of any damages, within 45 days after your lease ends and you move out (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12).
•Address requirement: the landlord is not liable for the 45-day deadline until you give them, in writing, a mailing address for the refund (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12).
•Penalty: if a landlord misses the 45-day deadline, the landlord forfeits the right to keep any of the deposit (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-15), and you can recover the full deposit that is due plus court costs and your reasonable attorney fees (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-16).
•Allowed deductions: a deposit may only be used for unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and unpaid utility or sewer charges you owe under the lease (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-13).
•No caps: Indiana sets no maximum on security deposits and no statewide cap on rental application or screening fees, and it does not require fee receipts or refunds, so amounts vary by landlord.
•Late fees: Indiana does not cap late fees by statute; a fee must simply be reasonable and written into your lease to be enforceable.
•Source of income: Indiana does not protect source of income statewide, and state law bars cities from forcing landlords to accept Section 8 vouchers (Ind. Code § 36-1-3-8.5).
•Fair housing: state law (Ind. Code § 22-9.5) covers only the federal categories, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability; some cities add local protections such as sexual orientation or gender identity (for example, Indianapolis Ch. 581).

Last reviewed 2026-07-15. General information, not legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does an Indiana landlord have to return my security deposit?

45 days after your lease ends and you deliver possession, along with an itemized list of any deductions (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12). Give the landlord your forwarding address in writing, because the deadline does not start until you do.

What happens if my landlord keeps my deposit without a valid reason?

If the landlord misses the 45-day deadline or fails to itemize, the landlord forfeits the right to keep any of the deposit (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-15), and you can sue to recover the deposit that is owed plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees (Ind. Code § 32-31-3-16).

Is there a limit on application fees or security deposits in Indiana?

No. Indiana does not cap application fees or security deposits, and it does not require fee receipts or refunds. It is worth comparing costs before you apply.

Can a landlord refuse my Section 8 voucher in Indiana?

Yes. Indiana does not protect source of income statewide, and state law prevents cities from requiring landlords to accept housing vouchers (Ind. Code § 36-1-3-8.5).

Does this form ask about criminal history?

Yes. Indiana has no statewide or major-city law limiting criminal-history questions on rental applications. Landlords should still avoid automatic blanket bans, which can create Fair Housing Act disparate-impact liability.

Can my landlord charge a late fee, and how much?

Indiana does not cap late fees. A late fee is enforceable only if it is reasonable and stated in your written lease.

More free landlord & tenant forms

For landlords: the tenant application form and the rental verification form.