3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Marion County, Indiana.
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Rent control is PREEMPTED by Indiana state law. Indiana Code §32-31-1-20 prohibits cities and counties from enacting rent control ordinances. Marion County (Indianapolis-Marion County Unigov) may not impose rent control on private residential rental properties.
Indianapolis follows Indiana state eviction law. There is no just-cause eviction requirement. Landlords must provide 30 days written notice to terminate month-to-month tenancies and 10 days for nonpayment of rent per IC 32-31.
Indianapolis operates a Rental Registry through DBNS under Rev. Code Chapter 871. Landlords must register residential rental properties and pay an annual fee. Problem properties face enhanced inspections and penalties.
1 cities in Marion County have their own rental property rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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