Make a Indiana Eviction Notice

What are the Components of an Indiana Eviction Notice?

There is one basic Indiana eviction notice. It has the following basic components:

• The legal name(s) of the tenant(s) who signed the lease and are legally required to uphold its terms
• The address of the rental property
• The date the eviction notice was created
• How the eviction notice was served on the tenant (referred to as proof of service or certificate of service)
• The contact information of the landlord or property manager
• The printed name and signature of the landlord or property manager

An Indiana eviction notice is also known as a notice to quit.

Indiana 10-Day Notice to Quit for Non-Payment of Rent

A 10-day notice to quit for non-payment of rent is used when the tenant does not pay their rent on time. It places the tenant on notice and gives them 10 days to pay their rent or vacate the property. This notice should include:

• The full amount due
• How it should be paid
• When it should be paid

The notice must conform with Indiana Code 32-31-1-6.

Indiana Immediate Notice to Quit for Committing Waste

Indiana landlords are not required by law to provide an eviction notice to a renter who is destroying the rental property. This is known as committing waste and is known as an incurable violation. If this happens, the landlord begins the Indiana eviction process immediately.

Indiana Lease Termination Letter – 30 Day Notice

A 30-day notice for month-to-month tenancy isn’t an eviction notice. However, it does end a month-to-month lease agreement. It gives the tenant 30 days to find new housing. The letter should:

• List the date by which the tenant should vacate the property.

This notice should conform with Indiana Code 32-31-1-1.

Service of an Indiana Eviction Notice

You may choose to serve the tenant in person, serve another adult who lives in the unit, or post the notice to the door. If you serve someone in person, you must explain the contents of the document according to Indiana Code 32-31-1-9.

What are the Legal Considerations of an Indiana Eviction Notice?

In Indiana, the landlord may not begin an eviction lawsuit against the tenant without first serving the tenant with an eviction notice. There is an exception to this. If there is damage to the property (known as waste), the landlord may immediately file the lawsuit without serving the tenant with an eviction notice.

Eviction notices for failure to pay rent must include the amount of money that is owed. It also gives the tenant 10 days to catch up on the rent or vacate the property. The notice must be signed by the landlord or the landlord’s agent. The eviction notice must be legally served as explained above.

Landlords in Indiana must serve an eviction notice (with the exception of waste) before they begin a lawsuit. This is important because the landlord must have a court order before they proceed to change the locks, turn off the utilities, or remove the belongings of the tenant. Doing any of those things before the court order is issued is illegal. It is also illegal to evict a tenant for reporting the property for code violations or because of the tenant’s race, color, national origin, religion, gender, family status, disability, or a service dog (including therapy or support pets).

Eviction Information for Indiana Tenants

The most common eviction notice issued in Indiana is for non-payment of rent. If you’re served with an eviction notice, read it carefully. It should list the amount that is past due and the date by which you must pay it or vacate the property. You must be served with an eviction notice before the landlord can sue you (unless you’ve damaged their property; if that happens, the landlord does not have to serve you with an eviction notice before suing you). For questions about the eviction notice you’ve received, you can call the landlord. Do your best to stay calm during the conversation.

We’ve given information about illegal eviction notices under Legal Considerations. If you believe that the landlord is illegally evicting you, you have a few options. First, you can make an appointment with a landlord-tenant lawyer. If it turns out that you do have a case for illegal eviction, the lawyer can inform you of your options. They can also answer any questions you have about the eviction process. Second, you can contact a law school near you. They may have a legal clinic that can help you. Legal clinics allow third-year law students the chance to gain experience while they are supervised by licensed attorneys. They often help tenants who are involved in evictions for free or for a low fee. Third, check with a legal aid office. Legal aid offices provide low cost or free legal help to those who meet certain qualifications. Many also have helpful information for tenants.

Eviction Information for Indiana Landlords

In Indiana, landlords must serve an eviction notice for non-payment of rent. The notice must give the tenant ten days to pay the rent or vacate the property. If the notice isn’t properly served, this can hurt the landlord’s chance of success in regaining possession of the property. If the tenant has damaged the property, landlords are not required to serve an eviction notice before filing a lawsuit.

If a landlord engages in “self-help” eviction as described under Legal Considerations or in other illegal evictions, they could become the defendant of a very expensive lawsuit. If you’re a landlord and you have questions about landlord-tenant law, your rights, or your obligations as a landlord, talk with a qualified lawyer.