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Iowa Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Iowa landlords. All citations reference actual Iowa statutes.

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Security Deposit Rules

Iowa Code § 562A.12
Security deposit limited to 2 months rent. Must be returned within 30 days with itemized statement. Interest required if held for 5+ years.
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Notice Period Requirements

Iowa Code § 562A.34
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Lease violation: 7-day notice to cure for non-compliance.
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Eviction Process

Iowa Code § 562A.27
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay. Lease violation: 7-day notice to cure. If not cured, landlord files forcible entry and detainer. Court hearing within 8 days.
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Late Fee Rules

Iowa Code § 562A.9
No statutory cap on late fees. Must be agreed to in lease. No required grace period by statute. Courts may find unreasonable fees unenforceable.
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Lease Termination

Iowa Code § 562A.34
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Early termination for military, domestic violence, or if premises are uninhabitable.
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Rent Increase Rules

Iowa Code § 562A.13
No rent control. Rent increases require 30 days notice for month-to-month. Cannot increase during fixed-term unless lease permits.
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Habitability Standards

Iowa Code § 562A.15
Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition, comply with building and housing codes, keep common areas safe, provide running water, heat, and adequate sanitation.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Iowa Code § 562A.19
Landlord must give at least 24 hours notice before entry. Entry only at reasonable times. Emergency entry without notice. Tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent.
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Fair Housing Protections

Iowa Code § 216.8
Iowa Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, and familial status.
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