Iowa rental property owners, landlords and property managers need to use rental agreements and legal notices to follow the Iowa landlord tenant laws. A free, state-specific Iowa lease is included in your ARPOLA membership along with the Iowa legal notices and forms you will use most often. Should you decide to use a different lease, listed below are terms and conditions you should include to help you meet the minimum requirements.
NOTICE PERIOD TO TERMINATE TENANCY:
30 days
RENT INCREASE NOTICE:
30 days
SECURITY DEPOSIT LIMITS:
Two months’ rent
NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATION FOR NONPAYMENT:
3 days
NOTICE PERIOD FOR TERMINATION FOR LEASE VIOLATION:
7 days
NOTICE FOR UNCONDITIONAL QUIT:
3 days if tenant is creating a clear and present danger to the landlord, other tenants, or neighbors within 1,000 feet of the property boundaries
7 days if the tenant repeats the same lease violation within 6 months that affects health and safety
LATE CHARGES:
Late fees cannot exceed $10 per day or $40 per month
Information Current as of 07/2011
How Can Becoming an ARPOLA Member Help You With Lease Clauses?
- Save money. Buying a state lease from most associations costs $15.95 or more plus most landlords and rental property owners often need additional legal forms that can be $9.95 each.
- Legal Leases and Notices. ARPOLA’s free rental agreements are developed and maintained by US Legal Forms attorneys.
- Save time. No need to search for the best lease at a low price. Join ARPOLA and have complete access to leases for all 50 states that can be edited in Word.
- Join and renew once per year. No need to pay for any leases or per use. Download any lease in any state–it’s included in your membership dues.