Sec. 13. A security deposit may be used only for the following purposes:
(1) To reimburse the landlord for actual damages to the rental unit or any ancillary facility that are not the result of ordinary wear and tear.
(2) To pay the landlord for:
(A) all rent in arrearage under the rental agreement; and
(B) rent due for premature termination of the rental agreement by the tenant.
(3) To pay for the last payment period of a residential rental agreement if a written agreement between the landlord and the tenant stipulates that the security deposit will serve as the last payment of rent due.
(4) To reimburse the landlord for utility or sewer charges paid by the landlord that are:
(A) the obligation of the tenant under the rental agreement; and
(B) unpaid by the tenant.
[Pre-2002 Recodification Citation: 32-7-5-13.]
As added by P.L.2-2002, SEC.16.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 31. Landlord-Tenant Relations
32-31-3-1.1. Validity of Certain Rental Agreements
32-31-3-2. "Cooperative Housing Association" Defined
32-31-3-7. "Rental Agreement" Defined
32-31-3-8. "Rental Unit" Defined
32-31-3-9. "Security Deposit" Defined
32-31-3-11. Jurisdiction of Courts
32-31-3-12. Return of Deposits; Deductions; Liability
32-31-3-13.5. Use of Motor Vehicle Liens as Security
32-31-3-14. Notice of Damages; Refund of Remaining Deposits
32-31-3-15. Remittance of Full Deposit
32-31-3-16. Liability for Withheld Deposits
32-31-3-18. Disclosure of Managers and Agents
32-31-3-19. Sale of Property; Liability for Deposits; Exceptions