Indiana Notice & Entry Laws
Indiana requires landlords to give reasonable advance notice — typically understood as 24 hours — before entering a tenant's rental unit for non-emergency purposes.
Key Rules
- Notice Required
- Reasonable notice required (24 hours is the accepted standard)
- Emergency Entry
- Permitted without prior notice in emergency situations
- Permissible Reasons
- Repairs, inspections, showing unit to prospective tenants or buyers
- Time Of Entry
- Must be at a reasonable time
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Applicable Statutes
Ind. Code § 32-31-5-6
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Landlord's right of entry: landlord must give reasonable notice to the tenant before entering the rental unit for inspection or repairs, unless an emergency exists.
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