Iowa URLTA, Iowa Code Ch. 562A
Free Iowa residential lease template.
Iowa caps deposits at 2 months rent (Iowa Code § 562A.12), returns within 30 days, and caps late fees on a sliding scale by rent amount (§ 562A.9). Entry requires 24 hours notice; nonpayment requires a 3-day notice.
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Iowa Code § 562A.12(1)
Deposit cap
Capped at 2× monthly rent; 30-day return.
Iowa Code § 562A.9(4)
Late fee cap
Tiered: $12-20/day or $60-100/month by rent level.
Iowa Code § 562A.19
Notice to enter
24 hours.
Iowa Code § 562A.27
Nonpayment notice
3-day notice.
Required disclosures in Iowa
- ·Contaminated-property disclosure (§ 562A.13)
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Iowa landlords
| Security deposit cap | 2× |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (§ 562A.19) |
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