Indiana Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
10 days
Lease Violation
No statutory notice; landlord may file immediately (unconditional quit).
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file after the 10-day notice expires for nonpayment, or immediately for lease violations.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed in advance.
Hearing timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing in small claims court.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the eviction order after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
10 days
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
No statutory notice; landlord may file immediately (unconditional quit).
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file after the 10-day notice expires for nonpayment, or immediately for lease violations.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically appears at the hearing; written answers may be filed in advance.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing in small claims court.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the eviction order after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6
- Ind. Code § 32-31-1-8