How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Indiana?

45 days after move-out (Ind. Code 32-31-3-12). You must give a written mailing address.

What happens if a Indiana landlord returns the deposit late?

Penalty: full deposit plus attorney fees if no itemized notice.

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Indiana security deposit rules

45 days

to return your deposit or send an itemized list

Full deposit plus attorney fees if no itemized notice

possible penalty if they don't follow the rules

You must give a written mailing address.

Give your landlord your forwarding address in writing. In Indiana it affects the deadline or the penalty.

What to do to get your deposit back

Photograph every room when you move out (walls, floors, appliances, inside cabinets). Keep your move-in photos too.
Send your forwarding address in writing, with the date.
Mark the deadline: 45 days after you move out.
If it's late or the deductions look wrong, send a written demand letter that cites Ind. Code 32-31-3-12.
Still nothing? Small claims court is built for this, and you usually don't need a lawyer.

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Law: Ind. Code 32-31-3-12. Updated November 2026. General information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the current statute or a local tenant organization for your situation.