Housing Law

Introduction to Landlord Tenant Law

The Iowa Landlord-Tenant Act and other law
Landlord rights, duties, and remedies
Tenant (renter) rights, duties, and remedies

Housing Discrimination

What is housing discrimination?
Who is protected from housing discrimination?
Accommodations for tenants with disabilities

Leases

Tips for tenants
Roommates and co-signing a lease
Ending a lease early
Security deposits

Property Conditions and Repairs

Utilities
Repairs your landlord must make
Asking your landlord to make repairs
Lead paint
Ordinary wear and tear
Alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide)

Evictions

Introduction to evictions in Iowa
Grounds for eviction
Forcible Entry and Detainer hearings

Mobile Homes

The relationship between the mobile home landlord and tenant
Ending a mobile home lease

Public and Subsidized Housing

Regional and local housing authorities
Public housing and housing vouchers

For more information on home ownership, visit our Home Ownership section.

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