What disclosures must a landlord provide in Iowa?

Iowa requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Utilities (Disclosure if tenant responsible for utilities serving common areas or other tenants); Flood Plain (Disclosure if property is in a flood plain).

What happens if an Iowa landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Iowa Required Disclosures

3 required disclosures

Iowa law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 3 for Iowa, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Iowa law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Iowa landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Utilities
Disclosure if tenant responsible for utilities serving common areas or other tenants
Legal basis: Iowa Code Section 562A.13(5)
Flood Plain
Disclosure if property is in a flood plain
Legal basis: Iowa Code Section 562A.13(6)

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in Iowa?: Iowa requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Utilities (Disclosure if tenant responsible for utilities serving common areas or other tenants); Flood Plain (Disclosure if property is in a flood plain).
What happens if an Iowa landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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