Landautomate keeps an operating calendar for independent landlords: what needs doing on a rental, when it is due, and why. This page is the Indiana content from our reviewed rule base. Every item below carries its sources and the date we last checked them.
This guide is the reading version of our Indiana rule base. In the app, the same rules become dated tasks on each of your Indiana properties, timed to your purchase date, lease dates, property age, and climate, with an email before each one is due. The free preview shows a sample of that schedule for Indiana in under a minute, no account needed.
Indiana landlords commonly track 6 state and local compliance obligations, each listed below with its schedule, its sources, and the date we last verified it. Among them: check if your LLC's biennial Indiana business entity report is due, pay fall property tax installment by November 10, and pay spring property tax installment by May 10.
An LLC formed in Indiana, or an out-of-state LLC registered to do business here, must file a business entity report with the Secretary of State every two years by the end of its formation or registration anniversary month ($32 on INBiz, $50 on paper), and a report more than 60 days late lets the state begin administrative dissolution or revocation.
Some Indiana cities, towns, and counties require rental registration or periodic rental inspections, so if your property's local government runs a program, register or renew on its cycle, including after you buy a rental, because unregistered rentals can be fined.
Indiana property taxes are due in two equal installments, and paying the fall installment after November 10 adds a penalty of 5% of the unpaid tax if it is paid within 30 days and the parcel carries no earlier delinquency, and 10% otherwise.
Indiana property taxes are due statewide in two equal installments, and paying the spring installment after May 10 adds a penalty of 5% of the unpaid tax if it is paid within 30 days and the parcel carries no earlier delinquency, and 10% otherwise.
Indiana law (IC 32-31-3-12 and IC 32-31-3-14) requires mailing an itemized written notice of any deductions, with the estimated repair cost for each damaged item and payment of any balance, within 45 days after the rental agreement ends and possession is returned, once the tenant has given a mailing address in writing; missing the deadline forfeits the landlord's right to keep any part of the deposit and exposes the landlord to the tenant's attorney fees.
Indiana requires at least one working smoke detector outside each sleeping area and on every level, including basements, and requires the tenant to acknowledge in writing at move-in that the unit has a functional detector (IC 22-11-18-3.5 and IC 32-31-5-7), so check the alarms and the signed acknowledgment at each turnover and once a year.
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Landlords in Indiana plan upkeep around a cold climate: this guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items for Indiana in calendar order, each with its timing and the date we last verified it. Among them: monitor roofs for ice dams and icicle buildup, smoke and CO detector seasonal test, and furnace inspection before heating season.
January freeze-thaw cycles form ice dams that push meltwater under shingles, and early detection prevents interior water damage.
March snowmelt and spring rains that build to a May and June peak in central Indiana expose winter damage to roofs and foundations and flood basements where a sump pump has quietly failed, so an early spring check catches problems before the wettest weeks arrive.
An annual full test of smoke and CO detectors (beyond battery swaps) confirms every alarm actually sounds.
Reliable snow contractors fill their schedules early and offer better rates before the season, so September quotes secure pricing and a spot on a dependable route well before the first measurable snow, which averages late November in Indianapolis.
A pre-season furnace inspection prevents mid-winter heating failures and carbon monoxide risk.
Draining exterior lines before the first hard freeze prevents burst pipes and water damage.
Clearing gutters after leaf drop prevents ice dams and roofline water damage in winter.
Every rental needs the same baseline care regardless of state: this guide tracks 16 recurring upkeep items, each with its schedule and the date we last verified it. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement.
Organized records make tax filing accurate and deductions defensible.
Clear gutters prevent water intrusion, foundation, and roof damage.
Clean filters protect HVAC equipment and keep energy costs down.
Confirms coverage limits and premiums still match the property risk.
Keeps the ownership entity in good standing with state filings.
Planning renewals ahead of time reduces vacancy and turnover costs.
Keeps small maintenance issues from turning into expensive repairs.
Verifies owner cash distributions reconcile with rent and expenses.
Early pest detection prevents structural damage and habitability complaints.
Reviewing assessments can surface appeal opportunities and budget changes.
Confirms rent was received on time and surfaces collection issues early.
Keeps rent aligned with market rates and local rent regulations.
Working smoke and CO detectors are a life-safety and legal requirement.
Confirms vacant-property utilities stay at minimal service so pipes, alarms, and sump pumps keep working.
Catches billing errors and unexpected usage spikes on property utilities.
Regular walkthroughs of a vacant property deter break-ins, squatting, and unnoticed damage.
Our reviewed rule base currently lists 6 state and local compliance obligations that Indiana landlords commonly track. Among them: check if your LLC's biennial Indiana business entity report is due, pay fall property tax installment by November 10, and pay spring property tax installment by May 10. Each obligation shows its schedule, the sources it was checked against, and the date we last verified it. This guide is general information for planning reminders, not legal advice.
The Indiana guide lists 7 seasonal maintenance items timed to a cold climate, in calendar order. Among them: monitor roofs for ice dams and icicle buildup, smoke and CO detector seasonal test, and furnace inspection before heating season. Landautomate turns each item into a dated reminder on your property calendar so the work is planned before the season arrives.
Alongside state specific work, the Indiana guide tracks 16 baseline upkeep items that apply to nearly every rental. Among them: CPA tax document preparation, gutter inspection, and HVAC filter replacement. These recur on a regular schedule, and Landautomate schedules each one automatically for every property you add.
Every rule in the Indiana guide goes through human review before it is published, and each rule shows the date we last verified it. Each compliance obligation links the primary sources it was checked against. Laws and deadlines change, so if you believe something here is outdated or incorrect, contact us at support@landautomate.com and we will review it promptly.
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