This bill amends various sections of Iowa property law, specifically regarding manufactured or mobile home retailer licenses, rental agreements, and notice requirements. The annual fee for a manufactured or mobile home retailer license is increased from $100 to $120. The definition of "rent" is expanded to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by tenants to landlords. Additionally, the bill 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.

Significant changes include the prohibition of landlords from willfully enforcing prohibited provisions in rental agreements, rather than just using them. The bill also allows landlords access to mobile homes owned by tenants after a removal order to secure the property. Notices delivered by posting and mailing to all tenants and unknown parties in possession are deemed sufficient for providing notice to all parties involved. Furthermore, the bill extends the period of peaceable possession from 30 to 90 days as a bar to forcible entry and detainer proceedings, and it allows plaintiffs to dispose of any personal property left behind after a tenant's removal, excluding mobile homes unless they are 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