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The short version
- Cities, towns and counties may not regulate rents on privately owned property unless the legislature authorizes it, so Indiana has no rent control.
Indiana bars cities and counties from regulating rents on private property unless the legislature authorizes it. State law also limits local rules on many other parts of the landlord tenant relationship.
Indiana rent control at a glance
| Rule | Indiana | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Rent control status | Cities, towns and counties may not regulate rents on privately owned property unless the legislature authorizes it, so Indiana has no rent control. | IC 32-31-1-20 |
Does Indiana have rent control?
Rent control status. Cities, towns and counties may not regulate rents on privately owned property unless the legislature authorizes it, so Indiana has no rent control. (IC 32-31-1-20)
Limits on increases
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
City and county rules
Local ordinances. Local governments also may not regulate other parts of the landlord tenant relationship, such as the tenant screening process, without legislative authorization. (IC 32-31-1-20 and IC 36-1-3-8.5)
Notice before an increase
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a unit is exempt without checking the exemption rules and any notice the exemption requires.
- Following state rules and missing a stricter city ordinance.
- Raising rent in the middle of a fixed term when the lease does not allow it.
- Giving less notice than the increase requires.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Indiana rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Indiana attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- IC 32-31-1-20
- IC 32-31-1-20 and IC 36-1-3-8.5
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Does Indiana have rent control?
Cities, towns and counties may not regulate rents on privately owned property unless the legislature authorizes it, so Indiana has no rent control. Source: IC 32-31-1-20.
Do cities in Indiana have their own rent rules?
Local governments also may not regulate other parts of the landlord tenant relationship, such as the tenant screening process, without legislative authorization. Source: IC 32-31-1-20 and IC 36-1-3-8.5.