Maximum2 months’ rent
Residential rental-deposit cap.
Deposit handlingSeparate insured institution
The chapter also regulates how rental deposits are held.
Separate deposit from other charges
- Rental/security deposit.
- Prepaid rent.
- Application fee.
- Pet fee or pet deposit.
- Administrative or service charges.
Use the exact Iowa source and tenancy facts. Trigger dates, lease terms, charge disclosures and evidence can change the analysis. Educational information only.