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Iowa 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

Under § 562A.12(3), the 30-day period requires both termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant’s mailing address or delivery instructions.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Deadline30 days

After both statutory conditions are satisfied.

If withholdingWritten specific reasons

Restoration withholding must specify the nature of the damages.

Missed statementWithholding rights forfeited

Section 562A.12(4) addresses failure to provide the statement within the period.

Timeline checklist

  • Date tenancy terminated.
  • Date mailing address/delivery instructions were received.
  • Date refund or statement was sent.
  • Amount returned.
  • Specific reasons and nature of any claimed damages.

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Official source

Iowa LegislatureIowa Code 2026, Chapter 562A — Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law ↗

Official 2026 Iowa Code chapter covering rental deposits, the 30-day statement/return rule, ordinary wear, burden of proof, bad-faith retention and utility-charge disclosures.

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