Indiana Notice to Vacate Rules
Indiana rules on notice to vacate for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Tenancy at will / month-to-month: one month's written notice. Periodic tenancies of 3 months or less: notice equal to the rental period. Year-to-year: at least 3 months before the end of the year. IC 32-31-1-1, 32-31-1-3, 32-31-1-4
The rules in Indiana
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Tenancy at will / month-to-month: one month's written notice. Periodic tenancies of 3 months or less: notice equal to the rental period. Year-to-year: at least 3 months before the end of the year. The statute frames these as notice to the tenant; it does not separately state a tenant notice period. Landlord must give at least 30 days' written notice before modifying a rental agreement unless a written agreement provides otherwise (IC 32-31-5-4). |
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Indiana vs. neighboring states
| State | Ending a month-to-month lease |
|---|---|
| Indiana | Tenancy at will / month-to-month: one month's written notice. Periodic tenancies of 3 months or less: notice equal to the rental period. Year-to-year: at least 3 months before the end of the year. IC 32-31-1-1, 32-31-1-3, 32-31-1-4 |
| Illinois | Landlord: 30 days' written notice for any tenancy under one year (other than week-to-week); 7 days for week-to-week; 60 days for year-to-year. Tenant: no statute specifies; the AG says a 30-day written notice is normally sufficient unless the lease requires more. 735 ILCS 5/9-207, 9-205 |
| Kentucky | Non-URLTA areas: landlord may end a tenancy at will or by sufferance with one month's written notice. URLTA areas: either party may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice at least 30 days before the periodic rental date; week-to-week, 7 days. KRS 383.195; KRS 383.695 |
| Michigan | Either party: one month's notice, or if rent is payable at intervals shorter than 3 months, notice equal to the rent-payment interval (e.g., 1 week for week-to-week). Termination date need not coincide with a rent period. Year-to-year tenancy: notice ends tenancy 1 year after service. MCL 554.134(1),(3) |
| Ohio | Either landlord or tenant: at least 30 days' notice before the periodic rental date. Week-to-week: at least 7 days before the termination date. Ohio Rev. Code § 5321.17 |
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Indiana Notice to Vacate Rules FAQ
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Indiana?
Tenancy at will / month-to-month: one month's written notice. Periodic tenancies of 3 months or less: notice equal to the rental period. Year-to-year: at least 3 months before the end of the year. (IC 32-31-1-1, 32-31-1-3, 32-31-1-4)
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