When the Landlord Can Come In
IC 32-31-5-6 — reasonable written or oral notice, at reasonable times, and never to harass
A landlord gives the tenant reasonable written or oral notice of the intent to enter, enters only at reasonable times, and does not abuse the right of entry or use it to harass the tenant.
Who handles this in Indiana: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Indiana directory.
A tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to entry to inspect, to make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations or improvements, to supply services, or to show the unit to buyers, lenders, prospective tenants, workers or contractors.
A landlord may also enter in these cases.
- Without notice, in an emergency that threatens the occupants' safety or the landlord's property.
- Without consent, under a court order.
- Without consent, where the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the unit.
Sources for this section (1)
- IC 32-31-5-6 — Landlord prohibited from interfering with access, possession, or essential services; unit entry by landlord
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Indiana attorney.