Lockout and retaliation letter
If the landlord changed locks, shut off utilities, or punished you for asking for repairs, send a written demand citing Indiana Code §§ 32-31-5-6 and 32-31-8.5.
This is an educational demand letter, not a court form and not legal advice. A landlord generally must use the courts to recover possession — they may not lock you out or shut off essential utilities to force you out. Get legal help if you can.
If you are locked out right now, call the police (non-emergency or 911 if you are in danger), then Indiana Legal Services at 1-844-243-8570. A letter is not a substitute for getting back into your home.
Fill in your name and rental address below, or start from a repair notice so the landlord block is already filled.
Who you are and where you live
The demand letter needs your name, the rental address, and who to send it to.
What happened?
Check every act. Indiana Code § 32-31-5-6 covers lockouts and utility shutoffs without a court order. Chapter 32-31-8.5 covers retaliation after a protected complaint.
Send the demand (English letter)
The letter is in English so the landlord and a court can use it. Print it, email it, and keep a copy. This is not an emergency court filing.
Add your name, address, and a description of what happened to preview the letter.