Iowa Lease Agreement 2025

What’s Included in Iowa Lease Forms

Updated December 26, 2024

A residential lease agreement in Iowa is a vital legal document that clearly defines rental terms, payment details, property rules, and the responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. It protects the landlord's interests while ensuring compliance with Iowa laws.

Our form includes:

Disclosure
Landlord's Name and Address <p>Landlords must disclose in writing, at or before the commencement of the tenancy, the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and the owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner for service of process and receiving notices and demands.</p>	Landlord's Name and Address	Landlords must disclose in writing, at or before the commencement of the tenancy, the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and the owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner for service of process and receiving notices and demands.
Lead Paint - Know Presence <p>Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.</p>	Lead Paint - Know Presence	Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.
Lead Paint - No Know Presence <p>Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.</p>	Lead Paint - No Know Presence	Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.
Condition of the Premises <p>Landlords are required to deliver the rental unit in a habitable condition, ensuring compliance with applicable housing and building codes that materially affect health and safety. This includes maintaining all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in good and safe working order.</p>	Condition of the Premises	Landlords are required to deliver the rental unit in a habitable condition, ensuring compliance with applicable housing and building codes that materially affect health and safety. This includes maintaining all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in good and safe working order.
Late/Returned Fees <p>Under Iowa Code §562A.9(4), if monthly rent is $700 or less, the maximum late fee is $12 per day (up to $60 per month). For rents above $700, the maximum is $20 per day (up to $100 per month). For returned checks, landlords may charge a fee not exceeding $30.</p>	Late/Returned Fees	Under Iowa Code §562A.9(4), if monthly rent is $700 or less, the maximum late fee is $12 per day (up to $60 per month). For rents above $700, the maximum is $20 per day (up to $100 per month). For returned checks, landlords may charge a fee not exceeding $30.
Mold Disclosure <p>Iowa law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.</p>	Mold Disclosure	Iowa law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.
Non-Refundable Fees <p>Landlords must clearly disclose any non-refundable fees in the lease agreement to enforce them</p>	Non-Refundable Fees	Landlords must clearly disclose any non-refundable fees in the lease agreement to enforce them
Smoking <p>While not required by Iowa law, it's advisable to include a smoking policy in the lease agreement to set clear expectations.</p>	Smoking	While not required by Iowa law, it's advisable to include a smoking policy in the lease agreement to set clear expectations.
Security Deposit Disclosure <p>Iowa law limits the security deposit to a maximum of two months' rent. Upon termination of the tenancy, landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days, along with an itemized list of any deductions. Failure to comply may result in the landlord being liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.</p>	Security Deposit Disclosure	Iowa law limits the security deposit to a maximum of two months' rent. Upon termination of the tenancy, landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days, along with an itemized list of any deductions. Failure to comply may result in the landlord being liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
Flood Hazard Disclosure <p>Iowa law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.<br><br></p>	Flood Hazard Disclosure	Iowa law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.
Radon Disclosure <p>Iowa does not require radon disclosures.<br>However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.</p>	Radon Disclosure	Iowa does not require radon disclosures. However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.
Bed Bugs Disclosure <p>Indiana law does not specifically require bed bug disclosures,</p>	Bed Bugs Disclosure	Indiana law does not specifically require bed bug disclosures,

Disclosure

Landlord's Name and Address Landlords must disclose in writing, at or before the commencement of the tenancy, the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and the owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner for service of process and receiving notices and demands.

Landlord's Name and Address

Landlords must disclose in writing, at or before the commencement of the tenancy, the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and the owner or an agent authorized to act on behalf of the owner for service of process and receiving notices and demands.

Lead Paint - Know Presence Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.

Lead Paint - Know Presence

Applies to units built before 1978 where the presence of lead paint has been confirmed.

Lead Paint - No Know Presence Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.

Lead Paint - No Know Presence

Applies to units where no evidence of lead paint is present or units built after 1978.

Condition of the Premises Landlords are required to deliver the rental unit in a habitable condition, ensuring compliance with applicable housing and building codes that materially affect health and safety. This includes maintaining all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in good and safe working order.

Condition of the Premises

Landlords are required to deliver the rental unit in a habitable condition, ensuring compliance with applicable housing and building codes that materially affect health and safety. This includes maintaining all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in good and safe working order.

Late/Returned Fees Under Iowa Code §562A.9(4), if monthly rent is $700 or less, the maximum late fee is $12 per day (up to $60 per month). For rents above $700, the maximum is $20 per day (up to $100 per month). For returned checks, landlords may charge a fee not exceeding $30.

Late/Returned Fees

Under Iowa Code §562A.9(4), if monthly rent is $700 or less, the maximum late fee is $12 per day (up to $60 per month). For rents above $700, the maximum is $20 per day (up to $100 per month). For returned checks, landlords may charge a fee not exceeding $30.

Mold Disclosure Iowa law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.

Mold Disclosure

Iowa law does not require landlords to disclose the presence of mold. Nonetheless, maintaining the property to prevent mold growth falls under the landlord's duty to provide habitable premises.

Non-Refundable Fees Landlords must clearly disclose any non-refundable fees in the lease agreement to enforce them

Non-Refundable Fees

Landlords must clearly disclose any non-refundable fees in the lease agreement to enforce them

Smoking While not required by Iowa law, it's advisable to include a smoking policy in the lease agreement to set clear expectations.

Smoking

While not required by Iowa law, it's advisable to include a smoking policy in the lease agreement to set clear expectations.

Security Deposit Disclosure Iowa law limits the security deposit to a maximum of two months' rent. Upon termination of the tenancy, landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days, along with an itemized list of any deductions. Failure to comply may result in the landlord being liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.

Security Deposit Disclosure

Iowa law limits the security deposit to a maximum of two months' rent. Upon termination of the tenancy, landlords must return the security deposit within 30 days, along with an itemized list of any deductions. Failure to comply may result in the landlord being liable for up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.

Flood Hazard Disclosure Iowa law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.

Flood Hazard Disclosure

Iowa law does not mandate landlords to disclose if a property is in a flood zone; however, it's considered good practice to inform tenants of potential flood risks.

Radon Disclosure Iowa does not require radon disclosures. However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.

Radon Disclosure

Iowa does not require radon disclosures.
However, if a landlord is aware of elevated radon levels, it is prudent to inform tenants to ensure transparency and safety.

Bed Bugs Disclosure Indiana law does not specifically require bed bug disclosures,

Bed Bugs Disclosure

Indiana law does not specifically require bed bug disclosures,

Addenda

Iowa enforces Title X lead disclosure laws, ensuring landlords inform tenants about any lead-based paint hazards in older rental properties. Failure to comply may result in federal penalties.

Landlord Requirements:

Provide a signed lead-based paint disclosure form.
Distribute the EPA-approved pamphlet on lead hazards.
Inform tenants of any lead hazard assessment reports related to the unit.

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