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Iowa Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in Iowa, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In Iowa, a landlord must generally give 3 days' notice to pay rent or quit under Iowa Code 562A.27(2).

This template generates a Iowa eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current Iowa requirement for your situation.

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Iowa notice periods

Iowa eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice type	Minimum notice	Statute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)	3 days	Iowa Code 562A.27(2)
Lease violation (cure or quit)	7 days	Iowa Code 562A.27(1)
No-fault termination (month to month)	30 days	Iowa Code 562A.34(2)

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Iowa requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in Iowa

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the Iowa notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

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Iowa notice periods

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