Indiana Lease Renewal Notice

Indiana has no statute that mandates a specific minimum advance notice period for offering lease renewal terms or rent increases at the end of a fixed-term lease. Renewal offers and rent adjustments are matters of contract negotiation between landlord and tenant. Best practice is to provide written notice of renewal terms or any proposed changes at least thirty (30) to sixty (60) days before the current lease expiration date. This gives the tenant adequate time to review, negotiate, or make alternative housing arrangements.

A signed renewal agreement or addendum constitutes a new or extended lease on the terms stated or carried forward. All other provisions of the original lease typically remain in effect unless modified in writing., -

Renewal Offer Timing and Best Practices

• Deliver the renewal offer in writing with clear acceptance deadline.
• Recommend minimum 30 days' lead time; 45, 60 days is preferable for complex changes or rent adjustments.
• Document delivery (certified mail, email with read receipt, or personal delivery with acknowledgment).
• If tenant does not respond by the deadline, the tenancy may convert to month-to-month on existing terms (if permitted by the lease) or the tenant must vacate at expiration.

No statewide rent control or statutory cap applies in Indiana as of 2026. Local ordinances, if any, should be checked for the specific city or county., -

LEASE RENEWAL OFFER AND AGREEMENT

Date of Offer: [[Date of Offer]]

TO (Tenant): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Indiana [[ZIP Code]]

FROM (Landlord): [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Indiana [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

RE: Lease Renewal Offer, Current Lease Expires [[Current Lease Expiration Date]]

Dear [[Tenant First Name(s)]],

Your current lease for the Premises expires on [[Current Lease Expiration Date]]. We value your tenancy and are pleased to offer the following renewal terms.

Current vs. Proposed Renewal Terms

Effective Date of Renewal: [[Renewal Start Date, day after current expiration]]

Renewal Term End Date: [[Proposed End Date]]

All other terms and conditions of the original lease dated [[Original Lease Date]] (and any addenda) shall remain in full force and effect except as expressly modified by this renewal., -

Acceptance Instructions

To accept this renewal offer, please sign and return one copy of this notice (or the attached Renewal Addendum) to the Landlord no later than [[Acceptance Deadline, e.g. 15 days before expiration]].

You may accept by:

• Signing below and returning via [[method]]; or
• Signing the separate Renewal Lease Addendum attached as Exhibit A.

If you do not accept by the deadline, this offer expires and the tenancy will end on the current expiration date unless a different written agreement is reached. If you remain after expiration without a signed renewal, you may be considered a holdover tenant subject to the terms of the original lease or applicable law., -

Counter Offer (Optional)

If you wish to propose different terms, please respond in writing by the deadline above with your proposed changes. Landlord will consider all reasonable counter offers., -

Signatures, Acceptance of Renewal

TENANT ACCEPTANCE

I/We accept the renewal terms stated above and agree that the lease is renewed or extended on those terms (with all other original lease provisions remaining in effect unless modified here).

Tenant 1 Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________
Printed: [[Tenant Full Legal Name]]

Tenant 2 Signature (if applicable): __________________________________ Date: ___________

LANDLORD ACCEPTANCE / CONFIRMATION

Landlord accepts the tenant's renewal and confirms the lease is renewed/extended on the terms above.

Landlord Signature: __________________________________ Date: ___________
Printed: [[Landlord or Agent Full Name]], -

Exhibit A, Renewal Addendum (Optional Separate Signature Page)

This Addendum amends and renews the Lease between the parties for the Premises. Except as modified herein, all terms of the original Lease remain unchanged and in full effect.

1. Term: The Lease is renewed for a period of [[Term Length]] beginning [[Start]] and ending [[End]].

2. Rent: Monthly rent shall be $[[New Rent Amount]], due on the [[Day]] of each month.

3. All other provisions of the Lease (use, maintenance, default, notices, etc.) continue without change.

Signatures on this Addendum constitute execution of the renewal., -, -

Additional Renewal Terms and Disclosures (to be incorporated if accepted)

The following provisions apply to the renewed tenancy unless expressly modified in writing:

1. Rent increases during the renewal term, if any, will be governed by any escalation clause in the original lease or by separate written agreement.

2. The security deposit currently held will continue to be held under the same terms; no additional deposit is required unless the renewal changes the rent amount significantly and the lease permits adjustment.

3. All utilities responsibilities, maintenance obligations, and rules remain unchanged except as noted in the table above.

4. The tenant continues to be responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, HOA rules (if any), and the original lease's conduct and use provisions.

5. Either party may propose further modifications during the renewal term by written notice; no modification is effective without signed agreement of both parties.

6. Early termination of the renewed lease will be governed by the early termination clause (if any) in the original lease or by mutual written agreement with any applicable fee., -

Record of Delivery of Renewal Offer

This renewal offer was delivered by (complete all that apply and retain proof):

• [ ] Personal delivery on [[Date]] to [[Recipient Name]].
• [ ] Certified mail, return receipt requested, postmarked [[Date]].
• [ ] First-class mail on [[Date]].
• [ ] Email to [[Tenant Email]] with read receipt on [[Date]].
• [ ] Posted conspicuously and mailed on [[Date]] (if permitted).

Landlord maintains copies of this offer, proof of delivery, and any acceptance or counter-offer for the duration of the tenancy plus three years., -

Frequently Used Clauses Carried Forward

• Governing Law: State of Indiana.
• Notices: As set forth in the original lease.
• Severability: Invalid provisions do not affect remaining terms.
• Entire Agreement: The original lease plus this renewal (and any addenda) is the complete agreement.
• No Waiver: Failure to enforce any term is not a waiver of that term or future enforcement., -

*Template, not professional legal advice. Indiana does not impose statutory notice periods or rent caps for lease renewals at the end of a fixed term. Parties are free to negotiate. Provide written offers with sufficient lead time (30, 60 days recommended) and obtain signed acceptance to create a binding renewed lease. Confirm any local requirements and consult counsel for your specific lease language. This document is for use within an AI document generation workflow.*