Iowa lease agreements are written between a landlord and tenant for the renting of commercial or residential property. The landlord will commonly request the personal information of the tenant, through a rental application, and screen their employment and income. If approved, the tenant will be presented with a finalized lease with the security deposit and 1st month’s rent due prior to occupancy.
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Iowa Lease Agreements
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DISCLOSURES
Identification (§ 562A.13(1)) – The landlord must disclose in the agreement the names of all individuals allowed to access the premises.
Shared Utilities (§ 562A.13(4)) – If the tenant is sharing a meter with another tenant or the landlord, it must state in the agreement how the cost of the utility is allocated between all who are on it.
Environmental (§ 562A.13(6)) – The landlord must disclose in writing if their property is listed in the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System.
Lead-Based Paint – If the property was constructed prior to the year 1978, this disclosure must be included in the agreement and acknowledged by the tenant.
SECURITY DEPOSITS
Maximum (562A.12(1)) – The landlord may charge up to two (2) months’ rent.
Returning (562A.12(3)) – Within thirty (30) days after the tenant has given access back to the landlord.
LANDLORD’S ACCESS/ENTRY
Notice (562A.19(3)) – Landlord must give at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice before entering the property for any scheduled maintenance.
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