30 days
to return a deposit
Security deposit
Iowa landlords have 30 days to return a security deposit after you move out and give a forwarding address.
State rules · IA
Iowa landlord-tenant rules
The six rules landlords and renters ask about most in Iowa, each with the statute it comes from.
30 days
landlord notice, month-to-month
Notice to vacate
In Iowa, landlords and tenants must each give 30 days’ notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.
Capped
late-fee cap
30 days
notice before an increase
Rent increase notice
Iowa landlords must give at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent on a month-to-month tenancy.
24 hours
notice before entry
Landlord entry
Iowa landlords must give at least 24 hours’ notice before entering your home, except in an emergency.
$6,500
small claims limit
Not legal advice. Statutes change; check the linked section. The law behind each rule: Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law, Iowa Code Chapter 562A.
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