Indiana Standard Residential Lease Agreement

An Indiana standard residential lease agreement is a legally binding contract outlining the terms and conditions for the rental of residential properties. This document covers essential terms such as lease duration, rental payment structure, security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, utility arrangements, pet policies, and lease termination and renewal provisions.

• Lease Length Considerations
• Required Lease Disclosures
• Security Deposit
• Rent Payment
• Landlord Resources
• Related Documents

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Lease Length Considerations

• Leases can be of any length as long as the duration is specific and agreed upon in writing by both landlord and tenant. Oral leases are generally limited to a term of not more than three years.
• Leases over three years must be recorded at the local county recorder’s office no more than 45 days after execution [1] .
• A general tenancy where the premises are occupied with the express or constructive consent of the landlord is considered to be month to month [2] .

Required Lease Disclosures

• Identification
• Flood Hazard Area Disclosure
• Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detector Addendum
• Lead-Based Hazards Disclosure

For more information on necessary disclosures and related laws, visit our Indiana lease agreement page.

Security Deposit

• Maximum Amount($): No state-imposed limit
• Returning to Tenant: Within 45 days [3]

Rent Payment

• Grace Period: None.
• Maximum Late Fee: None.
• NSF Fee: A landlord is permitted to impose a $25 fee for a returned check [4] .

Landlord Resources

• Landlord-Tenant Laws – Landlord-Tenant Relations.
• Handbook – A Handbook for Tenants and Landlords.

Related Documents

Indiana Rental Application

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1. Ind. Code § 32-31-2-1. https://casetext.com/statute/indiana-code/title-32-property/article-31-landlord-tenant-relations/chapter-2-recording-leases-longer-than-three-years/section-32-31-2-1-necessity-of-recording?__cf_chl_tk=daMgr7CfTJOuh2VDpvpkh_gXYN4l4l9Xp3c.Zm2mYe4-1701438450-0-gaNycGzNFBA
2. Ind. Code § 32-31-1-2. https://casetext.com/statute/indiana-code/title-32-property/article-31-landlord-tenant-relations/chapter-1-general-provisions/section-32-31-1-2-creation-of-tenancy-at-will-month-to-month
3. Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12(a)(3). http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2023/ic/titles/032#32-31-3-12
4. § 24-4.5-7-202(1). https://iga.in.gov/laws/2019/ic/titles/24#24-4.5-7-202

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