Just cause eviction rules in Marion County, IN — sometimes called tenant protection or "for cause" eviction ordinances — list the specific legal reasons a landlord can end a tenancy.
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.
Marion County does not have a local just-cause eviction ordinance. Indiana Code 32-31-1 governs evictions statewide and permits no-cause termination of month-to-month tenancies with 30 days written notice. Nonpayment of rent requires only 10 days notice under IC 32-31-1-6. Fixed-term leases end at the stated date without notice. Indianapolis passed a Tenant's Bill of Rights ordinance in 2020, but Indiana HEA 1541 (2020) preempted most local tenant protections including retaliation provisions. Evictions are filed in Marion County small claims courts. Self-help evictions (lock changes, utility shutoffs) are illegal under IC 32-31-5-6 with damages of $500 or 3x actual damages.
Self-help eviction: tenant may recover $500 or 3x damages plus attorney fees (IC 32-31-5-6). Improper notice: eviction dismissed. No local just-cause requirement to enforce.
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