The bill amends various sections of Iowa's property law, specifically regarding manufactured or mobile home retailer licenses, rental agreements, and notice requirements. It increases the annual license fee for manufactured or mobile home retailers from $100 to $120. Additionally, it clarifies the definition of "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by tenants. The bill also modifies the computation of time for service notices, stating that the first day is excluded while the final day is included, regardless of weekends or holidays. Furthermore, it changes the language regarding the enforcement of prohibited provisions in rental agreements, allowing landlords to be penalized for enforcing such provisions rather than just using them.

Moreover, the bill enhances the notice requirements for landlords by stipulating that notices posted on the primary entrance door and mailed to tenants are considered sufficient to notify all parties in possession of the premises. It allows for earlier service of notice in forcible entry and detainer cases and extends the period of peaceable possession from 30 to 90 days before a proceeding can be initiated. Lastly, it permits landlords to dispose of any personal property left behind by a tenant after removal, excluding mobile homes and their contents unless the mobile home is the premises.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 103A.52, 562A.6, 562A.8, 562A.11, 562A.29A, 618.15, 562B.11, 562B.20, 562B.27A, 648.22