Facing eviction in Indiana: this week

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Not legal advice. This is general information. Every case is different. Call legal aid about your case.

1. ☐Write down your court date, time and courtroom from the papers: ____________________(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
2. ☐Call Indiana Legal Services for your county today (see the list below).(Source: Eviction)
3. ☐Put every notice, court paper and envelope in one folder, with paper copies.(Source: Eviction Frequently Asked Questions)
4. ☐Add your lease, receipts and proof you paid or tried to pay.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
5. ☐Ask the judge about the pre-eviction diversion program at the first hearing.(Source: Help with Housing)
6. ☐Call your Community Action agency or 2-1-1 about rent or utility help. Write down who you talked to and when: ____________________(Source: Community Action Agencies (county lookup))
7. ☐Get any deal with the landlord in writing, and still go to court.(Source: Behind On My Rent)
8. ☐Arrive on time. Do not ignore your eviction case.(Source: ILS Eviction Court Guide (2.2026))
9. ☐If the judge rules against you, call legal aid the same day about an appeal.(Source: Eviction)

Sources checked 2026-10-07. Indiana Legal Services: 1-844-243-8570. Full list of sources at nooneleftoutside.org/indiana/housing-stability.

Not legal advice. This is general information. Every case is different. Call legal aid about your case.