An Indiana Notice to Cure or Quit is used when a tenant is in violation of a lease agreement or statutory obligation other than the nonpayment of rent. This notice informs the tenant of the specific noncompliance and provides a reasonable opportunity to correct (cure) the violation before the landlord may pursue termination of the tenancy.
Indiana law does not impose a fixed number of days for curing noncompliance. Instead, the tenant must be given a “reasonable amount of time” to remedy the issue, depending on the nature of the violation. Common examples include unauthorized occupants, improper use of the premises, failure to maintain cleanliness, or other lease-related breaches.
This notice is intended to document the violation and demonstrate that the landlord provided notice and an opportunity to cure before seeking further remedies. If the tenant fails to correct the violation within the stated timeframe, the landlord may proceed with an eviction action through the court system.
What Does Indiana Law Say?
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IC 32-31-7-7(b)
Except as provided otherwise, a landlord may not bring an action to enforce an obligation of a tenant unless the landlord gives the tenant notice of the tenant’s noncompliance and the tenant has been given a reasonable amount of time to remedy the noncompliance.
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How to Fill Out
Step 1 – Enter the full name(s) of the tenant(s) listed on the lease.
Step 2 – Provide the street address and city of the rental property.
Step 3 – Clearly describe the lease violation or noncompliance that must be corrected.
Step 4 – Specify a reasonable deadline for the tenant to cure the violation.
Step 5 – Sign and date the notice as the landlord or authorized agent.
Step 6 – Serve the notice on the tenant and complete the record of service section indicating how and when delivery occurred.
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• Rent Grace Period: As stated in the lease agreement, if any.
• Nonpayment of Rent: 10 days. IC 32-31-1-6
• Noncompliance: Reasonable amount of time. IC 32-31-7-7(b)
• Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days. IC 32-31-1-1
• Eviction Lawsuit: Civil eviction action.
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