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Iowa Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Iowa sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Iowa caps security deposits at 2 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (Iowa Code 562A.12).

This template walks you through every clause a Iowa lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Iowa security deposit rules

Iowa security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap2 months' rent
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteIowa Code 562A.12

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 signing your lease.

How this template works in Iowa

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Iowa as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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