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Rent Increase Notice Laws in Indiana

Indiana requires at least 30 days' written notice before a landlord changes the rental agreement, including the rent, unless a written agreement says otherwise, and local governments cannot regulate rental rates.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Indiana at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
30 days
A written rental agreement can set a different notice period.
Longer notice rule
No; 30 days for any change
Statewide rent increase cap
No statewide cap
Local units may not regulate rental rates for private property unless the legislature authorizes it.

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The rules in Indiana

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in Indiana?

Notice for month-to-month increase in Indiana: 30 days. A written rental agreement can set a different notice period.

Does Indiana require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in Indiana: No; 30 days for any change.

Does Indiana limit how much a landlord can raise the rent?

No statewide cap. Statewide rent increase cap in Indiana: no statewide cap. Local units may not regulate rental rates for private property unless the legislature authorizes it.

Where do the Indiana rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from Ind. Code 32-31-5-4 and Ind. Code 32-31-1-20. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

A tenancy at will can be ended with one month's written notice under IC 32-31-1-1.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.