Iowa Landlord Entry Notice Law
Iowa landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering a rented home.
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Iowa landlord entry notice rules at a glance
| Notice before entry | 24 hours' noticeIowa Code § 562A.19 |
|---|---|
| Conditions | At least 24 hours' notice of intent to enter and entry only at reasonable times; no notice in an emergency or if impracticableIowa Code § 562A.19 |
What Iowa law says
How much notice must an Iowa landlord give before entering a rental?
Except in an emergency or where it is impracticable, give at least 24 hours' notice before entering and enter only at reasonable times (Iowa Code § 562A.19(3)).
How Iowa compares
17 other verified jurisdictions use 24 hours; 9 require more.
Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota follow the same rule as Iowa; 3 of its 6 neighbors differ.
Other Iowa rules
| Security deposit limit | 2 months' rentIowa Code § 562A.12(1) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days after the lease endsIowa Code § 562A.12(3)(a) |
| Late-fee cap | Rent ≤ $700/month: max $12 per day and $60 per month; rent > $700/month: max $20 per day and $100 per monthIowa Code § 562A.9(4) |
| Rent-increase notice | 30 days (The increase may not take effect before the original rental agreement (or any renewal or extension) expires)Iowa Code § 562A.13(5) |
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or quit)Iowa Code § 562A.27(2) |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days (either side)Iowa Code § 562A.34 |