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Indiana Abandoned property

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in Indiana?

The landlord has no liability for property a tenant abandoned (as a reasonable person would conclude). After winning possession in court, the landlord may get an order allowing removal of the tenant's property to a warehouse or approved storage.

Verified Source: IC 32-31-4-2, 32-31-4-3 · last checked 2026-10-23

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