A. If the tenant has failed to pay the rent, the landlord can serve a 10-day notice to pay the rent or vacate the rental premises. If the tenant violates other provisions of the lease, the landlord has the right to start legal proceedings, including eviction, after giving the tenant a reasonable amount of time to cure the breach.
A. Indiana State law does not limit the amount that a landlord can require for a security deposit. A typical amount is one month's rent. The landlord must return the security deposit (or the balance after deductions for unpaid rent, damages, etc.) within 45 days after the tenancy is terminated and the tenant vacates the rental unit.