The bill amends Section 384.84 of the Iowa Code to clarify the notification process regarding utility charges for residential rental properties. It stipulates that when a landlord has an active rental license, a tenant's notification to the city utility or enterprise regarding their responsibility for utility charges, or the cessation of that responsibility, will be considered acceptable written notice. This change aims to streamline the process for both landlords and tenants in managing utility responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provisions that exempt residential rental properties from liens for delinquent utility charges, provided that the landlord has notified the utility of the tenant's liability for those charges. It also outlines the requirements for deposits related to utility services and specifies that a change in tenant or ownership must be communicated to the utility within a specified timeframe. However, the lien exemption does not apply to repair charges that become delinquent.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 384.84