📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Iowa Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Iowa follows the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, providing a standardized framework for deposits and evictions.
Banned
Rent Control
2 Months
Deposit Limit
30 days
Deposit Return
3-7 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: 2 months rent.
- Separate Account: Must be held in a bank or savings institution. Interest (if any) belongs to landlord unless agreed otherwise.
- Return Deadline: 30 days after receipt of mailing address.
- Itemization: Written statement required for deductions.
Eviction Process
Iowa uses a 3-day notice for non-payment and a 7-day notice for other breaches.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days | Right to Cure (pay in full) |
| Lease Violation | 7 days | To cure; if repeated, 7 days to quit |
| Clear and Present Danger | 3 days | Quit only (no cure) |
| Month-to-month End | 30 days | Written notice |
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