Iowa (IA) lease form
Quick answer
Iowa does not require a written lease for tenancies under one year, but leases exceeding one year must be in writing under Iowa Code Chapter 562A. Every Iowa lease must include landlord contact information, rent terms, and comply with state disclosure requirements for utilities and environmental hazards.
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Landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the property owner and any authorized manager before tenancy begins (Iowa Code § 562A.13).
When a single utility meter serves multiple units, landlord must disclose in writing how costs are divided among tenants (Iowa Code § 562A.13).
Landlord must disclose if the property appears on the EPA Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System list (Iowa Code § 562A.13).
For pre-1978 properties, landlord must provide the EPA pamphlet and disclose any known lead paint hazards before the lease is signed (42 U.S.C. § 4852d).
Landlord must provide written notice at least 30 days before any rent increase takes effect, not before the original agreement expires (Iowa Code § 562A.13).
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Iowa Code Chapter 562A (Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law). Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Iowa lease FAQ
A written lease is required only when the tenancy exceeds one year. For month-to-month or shorter terms, oral agreements are legally valid, but a written lease is strongly recommended.
Landlords must disclose their name and address, any utility cost-sharing arrangements, whether the property appears on the federal CERCLIS Superfund list, and lead paint information for pre-1978 buildings.
No. Iowa Code § 562A.11 makes any provision waiving tenant rights or remedies under Chapter 562A void and unenforceable, including habitability protections.
The tenant may recover actual damages plus up to three months' periodic rent and reasonable attorney fees if the landlord willfully used a provision known to be prohibited under Iowa Code § 562A.11.
