The Iowa lease agreements allow a tenant to occupy commercial or residential property or space from a landlord in trade for a monthly payment. The landlord, before authorizing an agreement, will usually take the applicant’s personal information and run a credit check and verify their job and income. Once the landlord has come to a decision, the rent will be negotiated and the tenant may have to put up a Security Deposit at the time of signing the agreement.
Form Description Types
Iowa Month to Month Rental Agreement
Iowa Residential Lease Agreement
Iowa Commercial Lease Agreement
Iowa Sublease Agreement
Iowa Rental Application
Disclosures
Agent/Owner Information
The lease must contain the owner or an agent/manager information including name and address of the person(s) that are authorized to act in the owner’s place.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Landlord must inform the tenant if the property is listed in the ‘Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System’.
Lead-Based Paint
Federal law regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that states every residence built before 1978 must have this form attached to the lease and signed by the tenant. Use our Lead Based Paint Disclosure Form.
Shared Utilities
If the residence being leased shares utilities with others the landlord must explain how rates, charges, and services are calculated.
Iowa Rental Laws
Security Deposit Limit
There is a cap that a landlord is allowed to charge equivalent of two (2) months’ rent to the tenant.
Returning Security Deposit
The landlord must return the deposit to the tenant within thirty days (30) of the lease termination date or the day the tenant vacated the property. Whichever is later. If there are any deductions an itemized list is required to be attached.
Landlord’s Access to the Premises
The landlord must give the tenant at least twenty-four (24) hours notice before entering the premises. Statute 562A.19
Late Rent
Rent is legally due on the date written in the lease. If late, the landlord may charge late fees as follows;
Monthly Renal Amount Under $700 – Maximum of $12 per day. Total of $60 per month.
Monthly Renal Amount Over $700 – Maximum of $20 per day. $100 per month. 562A-29A
If rent is not paid, in addition to any late fee(s), the landlord may also issue the three (3) notice to quit allowing the tenant the option to pay all rent that is owed or move out of the premises. If the tenant decides to vacate, the money is still owed to the landlord.