How long does an eviction take in Indiana?
For unpaid rent, expect about 7.5 weeks from the first notice to the lockout, and anywhere from 3 to 15 weeks if the tenant fights it or the court is busy.
Not legal advice. Estimates from public sources, checked Oct 17, 2026. Laws vary by county and city; talk to a local attorney before you act.
What would a rental in Indiana actually earn?
We'll prefill Indiana's numbers and include the eviction cost from this page.
- Median rent $1,104/mo
- Property tax 0.73%–0.74%
- Insurance $753–$1,069/yr
- Vacancy 5.2%–5.7%
The Indiana eviction timeline
Each step comes from Indiana's rules, with the source linked. The typical case adds up to about 7.5 weeks; a contested hearing adds about 3 more. Timeline model.
- 1
Notice to pay or leave
10 daysAt least 10 days' notice; the tenant can stop it by paying the rent in full before the notice period ends, unless the lease says otherwise (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6)
- 2
File and get a judgment
10–45 days · typical 28Notice must be served at least 10 days before the initial hearing; possession is decided first
- 3
Judgment to lockout
2–30 daysSheriff can remove the tenant no earlier than 48 hours after serving the order (IC 32-30-3-10); the order must issue within 30 days of judgment and expires 30 days after issuance (Small Claims Rule 16)
- 4
If the tenant appeals
30-day window30 days to appeal to the Court of Appeals
Can the tenant pay and stay? Can pay in full during the notice period. official source Source ↗
What an eviction costs in Indiana
Court fees come from the fee schedules we found, and each one says where it applies. Fees we couldn't verify are labeled Unverified and use the national default range. The calculator above adds them to your lost rent.
Court filing fee
Allen County$87–$97Small claims eviction: $87 e-filed, $97 paper (Allen County)
Serving the tenant
Unverified · national default$30–$77No official amount verified for Indiana yet, so the calculator uses the national default range.
Sheriff or marshal lockout
Unverified · national default$75–$180No official amount verified for Indiana yet, so the calculator uses the national default range.
Lawyer, uncontested case
National estimate$500–$1,500Flat fees commonly charged when the tenant doesn't fight it. Not specific to this state; big-city rates run higher.
Lawyer, contested case
National estimate$2,000–$5,000+When the tenant contests the case. Not specific to this state.
Median gross rent
Census ACS 2024, 1-year$1,104/moIndiana median gross rent, ±$11. The calculator starts here; change it to your rent.
Statewide rules that can slow things down
Statewide rent control: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Statewide just-cause rules: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Right to counsel for tenants: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Seasonal or weather limits: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Required mediation or pre-filing program: No
None statewide found in the sources we checked
Indiana scores 71 out of 100
Faster timelines, fewer chances to pay-and-stay and fewer statewide tenant protections score higher.
Indiana eviction FAQ
How long does an eviction take in Indiana?
A nonpayment eviction in Indiana typically takes about 7.5 weeks from notice to lockout, with a range of roughly 3 to 15 weeks. Contested cases, court backlogs and appeals can take longer. This is an LandlordCost estimate built from the state's notice period and court deadlines, last checked Oct 17, 2026.
How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in Indiana?
At least 10 days' notice; the tenant can stop it by paying the rent in full before the notice period ends, unless the lease says otherwise (Ind. Code § 32-31-1-6).
Can a tenant stop an eviction in Indiana by paying the rent?
Can pay in full during the notice period.
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Indiana?
The filing fee we found is $87-$97 (Allen County). That is a local example, not a statewide fee, and other courts charge different amounts. Service and lockout fees are extra. Lawyer fees commonly run about $500-$1,500 for an uncontested case (a national estimate).
How much does it cost to evict a tenant in Indiana?
A typical uncontested nonpayment eviction in Indiana costs a landlord roughly $2,600 to $3,800: about 7.5 weeks of lost rent at the median rent of $1,104/month (about $1,900), court and service fees of about $192-$354 (some are national defaults because we could not verify them), and lawyer fees of about $500-$1,500 (a national estimate). A contested case running about 15 weeks can pass $6,200. These are LandlordCost estimates (Census ACS 2024 rent); they leave out rent owed before the notice, turnover and re-rent time.
Is Indiana landlord-friendly for evictions?
Indiana scores 71 out of 100 on the LandlordCost landlord-friendliness score (timeline 27.1/50, right to cure 14/20, statewide tenant protections 30/30). The formula is on our methodology page.
Sources and last-checked dates
Not yet verified for Indiana: service fee, lockout fee. Fields we couldn't source are labeled unverified, never guessed. Download the data: states.json · states.csv.
- Notice periodofficial sourcelaw.justia.com ↗
- Notice period (backup)secondary sourcenolo.com ↗
- Court deadlinesofficial sourcemiamicountyin.gov ↗
- Judgment to lockoutofficial sourcerules.incourts.gov ↗
- Appealsecondary sourceindianalegalhelp.org ↗
- Filing feeofficial sourceallencountyclerk.in.gov ↗
- Service feeunverifiednone found
- Lockout feeunverifiednone found
- Right to cureofficial sourcelaw.justia.com ↗
- Median rentofficial sourcewww2.census.gov ↗
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