Which disclosures must a Indiana lease include?
Indiana landlord-tenant law is governed by Indiana Code Title 32, Article 31. The core disclosures a Indiana landlord must give at or around lease signing:
| Disclosure | Authority | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Manager/agent identity | IC 32-31-3-18 | Every lease |
| Flood-plain disclosure | IC 32-31-1-21 | Lowest floor at/below the 100-year flood elevation |
| Lead-based paint hazard + EPA pamphlet | Title X (federal) | Housing built before 1978 |
The main Indiana lease disclosures
Manager/agent identity (IC 32-31-3-18): the landlord must disclose in writing an Indiana-resident person authorized to manage the unit and an Indiana-resident agent for service of process and notices
Additional Indiana disclosures
Flood-plain disclosure (IC 32-31-1-21): if the lowest floor (including a basement) is at or below the 100-year-frequency flood elevation, the landlord must clearly disclose in the rental agreement that the structure is in a flood plain
Federal lead-based paint disclosure
One disclosure applies in every state, Indiana included: for housing built before 1978, federal law (Title X; 42 U.S.C. § 4852d) requires the landlord to give a signed lead-warning disclosure, reveal any known lead hazards, hand over any available records, and provide the EPA pamphlet Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Violations can bring civil — and in egregious cases criminal — penalties.
What happens if a Indiana landlord skips a required disclosure?
Consequences depend on the disclosure:
- A missed 45-day itemized deposit return exposes the landlord to the amount due plus the tenant's attorney's fees and court costs (IC 32-31-3-15).
- A missing flood-plain disclosure is non-compliant with IC 32-31-1-21 where the 100-year-elevation trigger applies.
- A federal lead-paint violation carries civil and, in egregious cases, criminal penalties plus tenant damages.
For the full set of Indiana lease rules, see What Must a Indiana Lease Agreement Include. Managing rentals in more than one state? Compare Indiana's list with our Michigan and Illinois disclosure checklists, and see the baseline in What Every Residential Lease Agreement Must Include.
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Create your Indiana lease agreement →Frequently asked questions
What disclosures are required in a Indiana lease?
A Indiana lease must include manager/agent identity; flood-plain disclosure (IC 32-31-3-18; IC 32-31-1-21), plus the federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing.
Does Indiana require a manager/agent identity disclosure?
Yes. the landlord must disclose in writing an Indiana-resident person authorized to manage the unit and an Indiana-resident agent for service of process and notices (IC 32-31-3-18).
Does Indiana require a flood-plain disclosure disclosure?
Yes. if the lowest floor (including a basement) is at or below the 100-year-frequency flood elevation, the landlord must clearly disclose in the rental agreement that the structure is in a flood plain (IC 32-31-1-21).
Does Indiana require a lead-paint disclosure?
Yes, for pre-1978 housing. This is a federal requirement: the signed lead-warning disclosure, known records, and the EPA pamphlet.
Official sources
Primary statutes and official government references for this guide. Statutes change — always confirm against the current official text before you act.