IMPORTANT - NOTICE TYPE SELECTION
Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31 (Landlord-Tenant Relationships) governs eviction notices. Select the notice type that matches the grounds for eviction. Using the wrong notice type or notice period will invalidate the notice and require you to restart the process.
NOTICE TYPE A - NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE
(For nonpayment of rent - I.C. § 32-31-1-6)
[[Date of Notice]]
TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] and all other persons in possession of the premises located at:
[[Full Rental Property Address, Unit Number (if any), City, Indiana, ZIP Code]]
FROM: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Management Company Name]]
[[Landlord Address, City, State, ZIP]]
[[Landlord Phone Number / Email]]
You are hereby notified that you are in default for nonpayment of rent due under your lease or rental agreement for the above-described premises.
Amount of Rent Due and Unpaid:
| Period | Rent Owed | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| [[Month/Period 1]] | Past-due rent | $[[Amount]] |
| [[Month/Period 2]] | Past-due rent | $[[Amount]] |
| TOTAL UNPAID RENT | | $[[Total Amount Owed]] |
> Note: This demand is limited to unpaid RENT only. Late fees, utilities, or other charges may not be included in a pay-or-quit demand. (I.C. § 32-31-1-6.)
WITHIN 10 DAYS of service of this notice - that is, by [[Deadline Date, counting 10 calendar days from service date]] - you must:
- PAY IN FULL the total past-due rent of $[[Total Amount Owed]] to [[Landlord or Agent Name]] at [[Address or Payment Method/Instructions]]; OR
- VACATE AND SURRENDER possession of the premises to the landlord in clean condition with all keys returned.
If you fail to pay the full amount owed OR vacate the premises by the deadline stated above, the landlord will commence eviction proceedings (eviction action) in the circuit or superior court of [[County]] County, Indiana, without further notice. You may be held liable for court costs, attorneys' fees, and damages allowed by law in addition to the unpaid rent.
Payment instructions: [[Acceptable Payment Methods, e.g., cashier's check or money order payable to Landlord Name, delivered to Address or via online portal at URL]]
Landlord / Agent Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Name]]
Title (if agent): [[Property Manager / Authorized Agent / Owner]]
PROOF OF SERVICE - NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR VACATE
The undersigned served this Notice on the Tenant(s) named above on [[Date of Service]] by the following method(s) (check all that apply):
- [ ] Personal delivery to Tenant at the rental premises or at any other location where Tenant was found.
- [ ] Delivery to a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the rental premises (Name: [[Name of Person]], Relationship: [[Relationship to Tenant]]).
- [ ] Posted on the main entry door of the rental premises AND mailed by first-class mail to Tenant's address. (Use if personal delivery is not possible.)
- [ ] Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested - Tracking No.: [[Tracking Number]] (Service is complete upon mailing; return receipt is confirmatory.)
- [ ] Electronic service (if agreed to in the lease agreement): sent to [[Tenant Email or Other Electronic Address]].
(Indiana Code § 32-31-1-11 authorizes personal service, service on a person of suitable age, or posting-and-mailing as valid service methods for notices to quit.)
Server: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: _________________________
NOTICE TYPE B - NOTICE TO CURE BREACH OR VACATE
(For lease violations other than nonpayment - I.C. § 32-31-1-7)
[[Date of Notice]]
TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] and all other persons in possession of the premises at:
[[Full Rental Property Address, Unit Number, City, Indiana, ZIP]]
FROM: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Management Company]]
[[Landlord Address]]
You are hereby notified that you are in default under the terms of your lease or rental agreement for the above-described premises for the following reason(s):
Description of Lease Violation(s):
[[Describe the specific lease violation(s) in detail, e.g., "You have an unauthorized pet in the rental unit in violation of Section 10 of the Lease Agreement dated [Date]," or "You have caused damage to the rental unit," or "You have had unauthorized occupants residing at the premises since approximately [Date] in violation of Section 8 of the Lease."]]
WITHIN 10 DAYS of service of this notice - that is, by [[Deadline Date, 10 calendar days from service date]] - you must:
- CURE the above-described violation(s) and provide written notice of the cure to Landlord at [[Landlord Address/Email]]; OR
- VACATE AND SURRENDER possession of the premises to the Landlord.
If you fail to cure the violation(s) OR vacate the premises by the deadline, the Landlord will commence eviction proceedings in [[County]] County Circuit/Superior Court without further notice. (I.C. § 32-31-1-7.)
Landlord / Agent Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Name]]
PROOF OF SERVICE - NOTICE TO CURE OR VACATE
The undersigned served this Notice on the Tenant(s) named above on [[Date of Service]] by:
- [ ] Personal delivery
- [ ] Delivery to person of suitable age at rental premises
- [ ] Posting on entry door AND first-class mail to Tenant's address
- [ ] Certified Mail - Tracking No.: [[Tracking Number]]
Server: ________________________ Date: ___________
NOTICE TYPE C - NOTICE TO VACATE / UNCONDITIONAL QUIT
(For repeat violations, lease expiration, or no-cure situations - I.C. § 32-31-1-8)
[[Date of Notice]]
TO: [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]] at:
[[Full Rental Property Address, City, Indiana, ZIP]]
FROM: [[Landlord Full Legal Name or Management Company]]
You are hereby notified that your tenancy of the above-described premises is TERMINATED for the following reason(s):
(Select applicable ground and complete as needed):
- [ ] Lease Expiration. Your lease or rental agreement expired on [[Expiration Date]] and has not been renewed. You are therefore required to vacate the premises.
- [ ] Repeat Violation. You have committed or permitted to exist the same or similar violations of your lease agreement on more than one occasion, for which you were previously notified by notice dated [[Prior Notice Date(s)]]. No further opportunity to cure is being provided.
- [ ] Substantial Lease Violation / Material Breach. You have committed a substantial violation of your lease that cannot be cured, including: [[Describe violation, e.g., criminal activity on premises, property damage, unauthorized subletting, etc.]]
- [ ] Month-to-Month Termination. The landlord is terminating your month-to-month tenancy. Under Indiana law (I.C. § 32-31-1-1), at least 30 days' written notice is required for month-to-month tenancies.
You are REQUIRED TO VACATE AND SURRENDER the premises by:
[[Vacate-By Date: e.g., 10 days from service / 30 days for month-to-month / date certain]]
Failure to vacate by this date will result in eviction proceedings being filed in [[County]] County Circuit/Superior Court, Indiana. You may be liable for holdover damages, court costs, and attorneys' fees.
Landlord / Agent Signature: ________________________ Date: ___________
Printed Name: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Name]]
PROOF OF SERVICE - NOTICE TO VACATE
The undersigned served this Notice on the Tenant(s) on [[Date of Service]] by:
- [ ] Personal delivery
- [ ] Delivery to person of suitable age at rental premises
- [ ] Posting on entry door AND first-class mail
- [ ] Certified Mail - Tracking No.: [[Tracking Number]]
Server: ________________________ Date: ___________
GENERAL NOTES FOR LANDLORDS - INDIANA EVICTION PROCESS
Notice Periods Summary (I.C. § 32-31-1 et seq.)
| Ground | Notice Period | Cure Option |
|---|---|---|
| Nonpayment of rent | 10 calendar days | Yes - pay in full |
| Lease violation (non-monetary) | 10 calendar days | Yes - cure the violation |
| Repeat violation | 10 calendar days | No (unconditional) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 calendar days | No (landlord's right) |
| Criminal activity / substantial breach | Varies; consult attorney | No |
Eviction Filing (Small Claims / Superior Court)
If the tenant fails to comply with the notice, Landlord may file an Eviction Complaint (Small Claims - Case Type SC) in the [[County]] County Circuit/Superior Court for the county where the rental property is located. Filing fees vary by county (approximately $100-$175 as of 2026 - verify with the clerk). Landlord may request:
- Restitution of the premises (eviction);
- Judgment for unpaid rent and damages; and
- Costs of the action.
Indiana Code References
- I.C. § 32-31-1-6: Notice to pay rent or vacate (10 days)
- I.C. § 32-31-1-7: Notice to cure lease violation (10 days)
- I.C. § 32-31-1-8: Notice to vacate - repeat violation or expiration
- I.C. § 32-31-1-1: Month-to-month tenancy termination (30 days)
- I.C. § 32-31-1-11: Service of notice methods
- I.C. § 32-31-3-14: Prohibited retaliation by landlord
- I.C. § 32-31-5: Landlord remedies; Indiana Code Title 32, Art. 31 generally
Retaliation Warning
Indiana law (I.C. § 32-31-3-14) prohibits landlords from retaliating against tenants for exercising their legal rights (e.g., reporting code violations, organizing tenants). Issuing an eviction notice in retaliation is unlawful.
SOURCES AND DISCLAIMER
Governing Statutes: Indiana Code § 32-31-1-6 (10-day pay-or-quit); § 32-31-1-7 (10-day cure/quit); § 32-31-1-8 (unconditional quit); § 32-31-1-1 (month-to-month - 30 days); § 32-31-1-11 (service methods); § 32-31-3-14 (retaliation prohibition). As of: June 2026. Verify current notice periods and filing procedures with the Indiana courts or an Indiana attorney.
> TEMPLATE DISCLAIMER - NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE: This document is a template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Eviction laws are complex, jurisdiction-specific, and frequently change. Using the wrong notice type or failing to comply with procedural requirements may invalidate the eviction and require starting the process over. Consult a licensed Indiana attorney before serving an eviction notice.
