This bill amends various sections of Iowa's property law, specifically addressing rental agreements, notice requirements, and possession of property. It redefines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by tenants to landlords under rental agreements. The bill also changes the language regarding the enforcement of prohibited provisions in rental agreements, shifting from a prohibition on "using" such provisions to a prohibition on "enforcing" them. Additionally, it allows landlords access to mobile homes owned by tenants after an order of removal to secure the property.

The bill enhances notice requirements by stipulating that notices delivered through posting and mailing to all tenants and unknown parties in possession are considered sufficient notice to all parties involved. It also allows for service of notice in forcible entry and detainer cases to occur before two attempts at personal service. Furthermore, it extends the period of peaceable possession from 30 days to 90 days as a bar to forcible entry and detainer proceedings. Lastly, it permits the disposal of any personal property left behind by the defendant after removal, excluding mobile homes unless they are the premises in question.

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