Indiana tenant and eviction basics
Crisis and local help
For a mental health or substance use crisis, call 988 or text 988. For community resources, call 2-1-1.
Indiana FSSA Division of Mental Health and Addiction: 988 Indiana says: mental health or substance use crisis, please call or text 9-8-8
(page checked 2026-10-08).
Indiana FSSA: Indiana 211 says: dial 2-1-1
(page checked 2026-10-08).
Indiana FSSA: Indiana 211 says: essential community resources, including food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, and more
(page checked 2026-10-08).
1. Apply for legal help
Apply to Indiana Legal Services online or by phone. If you cannot use one route, try the other. Check the application page for current intake details; applying does not promise that it can take your case.
Indiana Legal Services: Apply for Legal Help (not linked) says:
you can apply online or by phone
(page checked 2026-10-08).2. Keep your papers ready
Keep your notice, court papers and any written agreement ready for legal help. Ask which papers it needs. If you reach an agreement with your landlord, get it in writing.
Indiana Legal Services: Evictions (not linked) says:
Make sure to get any agreement in writing.
(page checked 2026-10-08).3. Respond to the court
If your landlord files an eviction case, go to the hearing. Ask legal help about your notice and deadlines.
Indiana Legal Services: Evictions (not linked) says:
you will need to go to court for the hearing
(page checked 2026-10-08).
Confirm current requirements with the agency before applying. NOLO does not decide eligibility. This guide is information, not legal advice or a promise of assistance.
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