Indiana Rent Increase Laws

Last Updated: January 5, 2024 by Jessica Menefee

Rent Increase Facts Answer
Reason Needed? No
Maximum Amount None
Required Notice 30 Days

Does Indiana Have Rent Control?

Indiana does not have rent control laws limiting the amount that landlords may ask for rent. State law prohibits local governments from establishing rent control laws.

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When Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Indiana?

Landlords in Indiana can raise the rent at any time, as long as they comply with the following:

  • Give reasonable notice
  • Wait until the end of the lease term (unless otherwise specified in the lease)
  • Aren’t raising rent for discriminatory or retaliatory reasons

example

30 days before the end of a year-long lease, a landlord sends the tenant a notice that rent will increase by $50 per month if they choose to renew the lease.

When Can’t a Landlord Raise Rent in Indiana?

Landlords in Indiana may not raise the rent if:

  • It is done in response to a protected tenant action, such as filing a complaint. This is known as “retaliation.
  • It is during the middle of a lease’s fixed term (unless stated otherwise in the lease agreement).
  • The increase is applied in a way that discriminates against one of the protected classes specified in the Fair Housing Act.

note

Increasing rent to market rate at the end of a lease term or as specified in the lease is not considered an act of retaliation .

How Often Can Rent Be Increased in Indiana?

Landlords in Indiana can increase the rent as often as they wish, as long as sufficient notice is provided each time.

How Much Notice is Needed to Raise Rent in Indiana?

In Indiana, landlords cannot raise the rent during a lease term (unless the lease agreement allows for it) and must give 30 days’ notice to increase the rent.

How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Indiana?

Indiana landlords can raise the rent by any amount. There is no legal limit or cap on the amount of a rent increase.

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