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Indiana Late fees

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Can a landlord charge a late fee in Indiana, and how much?

Indiana's landlord-tenant law (Ind. Code art. 32-31) sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control. full-text search of IC 32-31 chapters 1-9 (incl. 2.9), 8.5 and 11; chs. 10 (eviction-action procedure and diversion) and 12 (squatter removal) were also searched.

Verified Source: IC 32-31 chs. 1-12 (incl. 2.9, 8.5), searched; see IC 32-31-1-20 · last checked 2026-10-23

How this works in Indiana

Indiana's landlord-tenant law (IC 32-31) sets no late-fee cap, and the lease controls. A full-text search covered chapters 1 to 9 (including 2.9), 8.5 and 11, plus chapters 10 and 12.

Worked example for Indiana

Say your Indiana lease sets a late fee after the 5th. IC 32-31 adds no cap, so the lease term decides the amount and timing.

Indiana timelines and limits

State late-fee capNone in IC 32-31
What governsThe lease

Indiana FAQ

Does Indiana limit late fees?

IC 32-31 sets no late-fee cap. The lease terms control.

Which chapters were searched?

IC 32-31 chapters 1 to 9 (including 2.9), 8.5 and 11, with chapters 10 and 12 also searched.

What governs late fees in Indiana?

The lease terms.

Sources for this section: IC 32-31 chs. 1-12 (incl. 2.9, 8.5), searched; see IC 32-31-1-20 (checked 2026-10-23)

This is general information, not legal advice. The verified rule and official sources above control. Check the source or a local attorney for your situation.

Related Indiana rules

Late fee grace period

Indiana's landlord-tenant statutes (IC 32-31) set no late-fee grace period or cap (full-text search of IC 32-31).

Verified Source: IC 32-31; see IC 32-31-1-20 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Indiana late fee grace period page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

At least 10 days' notice to terminate for unpaid rent, unless the parties agreed otherwise or the tenant pays in full before the notice expires.

Verified Source: IC 32-31-1-6 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Indiana eviction notice (nonpayment) page

Application fees & screening

Indiana cities, towns and counties may not regulate lease applications, a landlord's tenant screening process, or any fees a landlord charges unless the General Assembly authorizes it. Any local ordinance that does so is void and unenforceable. The rule does not cover government-subsidized reduced-rent housing. Statute text: "may not regulate, through an ordinance or otherwise, any of the following aspects of a landlord-tenant relationship" (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-20(c)).

Verified Source: Ind. Code § 32-31-1-20(c) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Indiana application fees & screening page

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