The Indianapolis security deposit demand letter that gets deposits back.
Your Indianapolis landlord must act within 45 days after termination and delivery of possession under Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12. If they missed it, the statute is written on your side. We cite the statute, mail your demand USPS Certified, and track the response.
The law that protects your deposit
Deposits in Indianapolis are governed by Indiana state law: Ind. Code § 32-31-3-12. Failure to comply forfeits deductions and can make the landlord liable for the full deposit plus attorney's fees. Full Indiana deadline & penalty guide →
If the landlord ignores your letter
Deposit claims from Indianapolis are typically filed in the small-claims court serving Marion County — designed for people without lawyers, with modest filing fees.
Indianapolis at a glance
Population ~880,000 (U.S. Census 2024 estimate, rounded). Every deposit dispute here runs on the same clock: the 45-day statutory window — and a certified letter is the documented first step.
General legal information, not legal advice. City-specific ordinances change; verify current rules or consult a licensed Indiana attorney.