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Security deposit cap

2 months' rent

Late fees

Capped at $12/day or $60/month (rent ≤ $700); 5%/$100 above

Notice to terminate

30 days (month-to-month)

Return of deposit

30 days

Required Iowa disclosures

  • Lead-based paint
  • Contamination history (meth)

Every disclosure required by Iowa law is pre-built into the template and presented to the tenant at signing — with a sealed audit trail for each one.

Key Iowa laws we track

  • ·Iowa Code Chapter 562A

Major Cities

Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Davenport

Iowa lease FAQs

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Iowa?
2 months' rent. Deposits must be returned 30 days.
What late fee can a Iowa landlord charge?
Capped at $12/day or $60/month (rent ≤ $700); 5%/$100 above
How much notice is required to end a month-to-month tenancy in Iowa?
30 days (month-to-month).
Does Iowa require advance notice before a landlord enters the unit?
Absent an emergency, landlords generally must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering an occupied unit in Iowa.
What extra fields does a Iowa lease need beyond the standard template?
Iowa leases in LeaseSigning collect 2 state-specific fields (e.g. property owner legal name, property manager (if any)) so the disclosures on the signed lease match state requirements.
What disclosures does Iowa require in a residential lease?
Lead-based paint, Contamination history (meth). LeaseSigning includes each of these in the Iowa lease template.

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LeaseSigning provides legal information, not legal advice. For property-specific questions, consult an attorney licensed in Iowa.