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Iowa Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)

Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.

Security deposits

Return deadline

Spot-check advised

30 days

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.12 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Iowa →

Itemized statement required

Spot-check advised

Yes

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.12 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for Iowa →

Interest on the deposit

Verified

Yes

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.12 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Iowa →

Interest rule

Verified

Any interest earned on the deposit during the first five years of the tenancy belongs to the landlord. After five years, accrued interest is paid to the tenant.

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.12 · Last verified June 10, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for Iowa →

Rent, fees, and notice

Late fee limit

Spot-check advised

No statutory cap (must be reasonable)

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.9(4) · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Iowa →

Late fee grace period

Spot-check advised

0 days

Source: Iowa Code § 562A.9(4) · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Late fee tool for Iowa →

Not yet verified for Iowa: Maximum deposit, Deadline when deducting, Rent increase notice, Month-to-month termination notice, Entry notice, Required disclosures, Habitability standards, Rent receipt rules. We publish a value only after checking it against the statute — these are in our verification queue rather than guessed at.

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