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Renting and the landlord, and when the police may come inside.
15 sections
- Getting the Deposit BackIowa Code § 562A.12 — the deposit or a written statement within 30 days of the tenancy ending and a mailing address
- When the Landlord Can Come InIowa Code § 562A.19 — at least 24 hours' notice and reasonable times, except in an emergency
- When the Landlord Will Not Fix ItIowa Code § 562A.21 — a written notice that the lease ends in seven days if the breach is not remedied
- No Heat or WaterIowa Code § 562A.23 — written notice, then heat or water bought and deducted from rent
- Rent and Late FeesIowa Code § 562A.9 — no more than $12 a day or $60 a month in late fees on rent of $700 or less
- Notice to End a TenancyIowa Code § 562A.34 — 30 days before the rental date for a month to month tenancy, ten for week to week
- When the Landlord Ends the LeaseIowa Code § 562A.27 — three days to pay after a written notice of unpaid rent
- Being EvictedIowa Code § 648.5 — a hearing no later than eight days after the landlord files
- Locked Out by the LandlordIowa Code § 562A.26 — damages, up to twice the monthly rent in punitive damages, and attorney fees
- Retaliation by a LandlordIowa Code § 562A.36 — a good faith complaint within one year before is presumed the reason
- Calling for Help from HomeIowa Code § 562A.27B — no fines or eviction for calling the police or an ambulance
- When the Apartment Is Not ReadyIowa Code § 562A.22 — rent stops until possession, and five days' notice ends the agreement
- Housing DiscriminationIowa Code § 216.15 — a complaint to the civil rights commission within 300 days
- What a Tenant Has to DoIowa Code § 562A.17 — follow the housing codes, keep the place clean and safe, and not disturb the neighbors
- A Utility ShutoffIowa Code § 476.20 — no gas or electric shutoff from November 1 through April 1 for a certified household
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