This bill amends various sections of Iowa's property law, specifically addressing rental agreements, notice requirements, and landlord-tenant interactions. It defines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by tenants to landlords. The bill also clarifies that when computing time for service completion, the first day is excluded while the final day is included, regardless of weekends or federal holidays. Additionally, it changes the language regarding the enforcement of prohibited provisions in rental agreements, shifting from a focus on willful or knowing use to prohibiting enforcement altogether.

Furthermore, the bill allows landlords access to a tenant's mobile home after an order of removal to secure the property. It establishes that notices delivered by posting and mailing to all tenants and unknown parties in possession are considered sufficient notice to all relevant parties. The bill also modifies the timeline for peaceable possession from 30 days to 90 days before a forcible entry and detainer proceeding can be initiated. Lastly, it permits the disposal of a defendant's personal property left on the premises after removal, excluding mobile homes and their contents unless the mobile home is the premises.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 562A.6, 562A.8, 562A.11, 562A.29A, 618.15, 562B.11, 562B.20, 562B.27A, 648.22