Iowa Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	2 months’ rent
Deposit Return Deadline	30 days
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	3 days written notice
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	24 hours notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap (must not exceed $12/day or $60/month for daily fees)
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

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