Quick answer: In Indiana a landlord gives at least 10 days’ written notice before ending a lease for unpaid rent, and the tenant stops it by paying the rent in full before the 10 days end. A month-to-month tenancy ends on one month’s written notice. Only then can the landlord file in court.
This Indiana eviction notice calculator applies IC 32-31-1-1 and 32-31-1-6. Choose the reason and enter the date the notice was served: it shows the last day of the notice period and the earliest day the landlord can file. It does not say how long the court process takes: see the Indiana eviction timeline calculator.
Indiana eviction notice rules at a glance
| Rule | What Indiana says |
|---|---|
| Unpaid rent | Not less than 10 days’ notice, unless the parties agreed otherwise or the tenant pays in full first (IC 32-31-1-6) |
| Statutory form | Vacate not more than ten days after you receive this notice unless you pay the rent within ten days (32-31-1-7) |
| Month-to-month | One month’s written notice delivered to the tenant (32-31-1-1) |
| Year-to-year | Notice not less than three months before the year ends (32-31-1-3) |
| Shorter periods | Notice equal to the interval between periods (32-31-1-4) |
| No notice needed | Waste by a tenant at will, a tenant at sufferance and four other cases (32-31-1-8) |
| Service | On the tenant, a person at the premises, or by affixing to the premises (32-31-1-9) |
| Federal notice | A covered dwelling may need 30 days (15 U.S.C. 9058(c)) |
How does the Indiana eviction notice work?
- Unpaid rent. See the Indiana 10-day notice for unpaid rent.
- Other lease problems and ending a tenancy. See Indiana notices for lease violations and for ending a tenancy.
- What a landlord may not do. See Indiana self-help evictions and lockouts.
What does this eviction notice calculator check?
For unpaid rent it adds 10 calendar days to the date of service and treats the next business day as the earliest filing day. For a month-to-month tenancy it adds one calendar month, and for a year-to-year tenancy three months. Business days skip weekends and the days Indiana courts usually close, but county courts differ, so confirm with the clerk. It does not check the wording of the notice, how it was served or whether a lease changes the period, and it does not apply federal programs. Because the lease can change the 10 days, read it before you rely on the date, and keep proof of service. It also shows the 30-day federal date for a covered dwelling, which you should check with an attorney.
Related Indiana landlord-tenant calculators
These four calculators cover the same tenancy from different angles. From here you can go to the Indiana security deposit return deadline calculator for the date the landlord must refund or itemize the deposit, the Indiana security deposit limit calculator for the most a landlord may ask for as a deposit and the Indiana eviction timeline calculator for the earliest legal dates once an eviction case starts. Each one cites its own Indiana statutes and shows only what the law says.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice does an Indiana landlord have to give for unpaid rent?
Not less than 10 days, unless the parties agreed otherwise.
Can the tenant stop the termination?
Yes, by paying the rent in full before the notice period expires.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Indiana?
One month’s written notice delivered to the tenant.
How is the notice served?
On the tenant; on a person residing at the premises if the tenant cannot be found; or by affixing a copy to a conspicuous part of the premises.
When is no notice needed?
For example when a tenant at will commits waste or the tenant is a tenant at sufferance.
Can a landlord change the locks after the notice period?
No. It must go to court; self-help is prohibited.