Indiana Notice to Vacate: Notice Periods and Rules

In Indiana, no statute sets how much notice a tenant gives on a month-to-month tenancy, so one rental period is the safe choice, and landlords give at least 30 days. For unpaid rent, the notice period is 10 days. The details, exceptions and statute citations are below.

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Indiana notice periods at a glance

Tenant ending a month-to-month tenancy	No statute sets a period; one rental period (usually 30 days) is the common practice
Landlord ending a month-to-month tenancy	30 days Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1(a) ("one (1) month notice in writing")
Longer tenancies and special cases	Year-to-year tenancies need notice at least 3 months before the end of the year (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-3).
Notice for unpaid rent	10 days Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6 (form of notice in § 32-31-1-7)
End of a fixed-term lease	No notice is required when the lease is for a specified period or the contract fixes the end date (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-8).
How notice can be delivered	The statute requires the notice to be in writing and "delivered to the tenant" (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1) and does not prescribe a specific method; hand delivery or a provable mail method is advisable.

The statute addresses only the landlord's notice, which is "one month," not 30 days. By custom tenants also give one month's written notice ending on a rental due date, and the lease may set this. The 10-day nonpayment notice applies unless the parties agreed otherwise, and it is void if the tenant pays in full within the period (§ 32-31-1-6). Section 32-31-1-8(5) lets a landlord skip notice when the lease requires rent in advance and the tenant does not pay.

What a Indiana notice to vacate should include

The names of every tenant on the lease and the full address, including unit number
The date you are giving the notice and the date the tenancy ends
A move-out date that gives at least the minimum notice above, counted from the day the notice is delivered
For unpaid rent: the exact amount owed and how to pay it
Your name, signature and contact details
A record of how and when you delivered it (keep a copy)

Many month-to-month notices must also end on the last day of a rental period, so if rent is due on the 1st, the safest move-out date is the end of a month. Giving more notice than the minimum is fine; giving less usually makes the notice invalid.

Indiana notice to vacate FAQ

How much notice does a tenant have to give in Indiana?

Indiana has no statute that sets the tenant's notice for a month-to-month tenancy. Giving one full rental period in writing (usually 30 days, ending on the day before rent is due) is the common, safe practice, unless your lease says otherwise.

How much notice does a landlord have to give in Indiana?

To end a month-to-month tenancy without a specific reason, at least 30 days (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1(a) ("one (1) month notice in writing")). Year-to-year tenancies need notice at least 3 months before the end of the year (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-3).

What is the notice period for unpaid rent in Indiana?

The tenant gets 10 days to pay or move out (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6 (form of notice in § 32-31-1-7)). If the tenant does neither, the landlord can file an eviction case; only a court can order the tenant out.

How do you deliver a notice to vacate in Indiana?

The statute requires the notice to be in writing and "delivered to the tenant" (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-1) and does not prescribe a specific method; hand delivery or a provable mail method is advisable.

Do I need to give notice at the end of a fixed-term lease in Indiana?

No notice is required when the lease is for a specified period or the contract fixes the end date (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-8).

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Checked October 2026. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules. This page is general information, not legal advice.