Iowa Landlord-Tenant Laws
Complete 2026 guide to Iowa landlord laws — security deposits, eviction process, entry notice, and rent control status.
Landlord Score
6
out of 10
Balanced
Key Law Summary — Iowa
🏦
Security Deposit Max
2 months
📋
Eviction Notice
3 days (pay or quit)
⚡
Avg Eviction Timeline
35 days
🚪
Entry Notice Required
24 hours
💰
Late Fee Cap
None
⚖
Eviction Filing Fee
$95
🏘️
Rent Control
None
❄️
Winter Eviction Ban
No
✅ Landlord Rights in Iowa
→No rent control
→Fast filing process
⚖ Tenant Rights in Iowa
→Habitability
📋 Required Disclosures
✓ Lead paint
⚡ Eviction Timeline — Iowa
1
Serve Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
2
Wait Period
Allow 3 days for tenant to comply
3
File Complaint
File at court — fee: $95
4
Court Hearing
Attend hearing with documentation
5
Judgment & Writ
Total avg: 35 days start to finish
Local Court Resources
At a Glance
Landlord Score6/10
Eviction Avg35 days
Notice Period3 days
Entry Notice24hr