Iowa Utility Rate & Charge Disclosure Before Lease Signing

Iowa Code § 562A.13(4) requires the landlord or authorized leasing person to fully explain utility rates, charges and services to the prospective tenant before the rental agreement is signed, unless the tenant pays the utility directly to the utility company.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited

Disclosure timingBefore lease signing

For landlord-billed utility rates, charges and services.

Direct utility paymentException

The statutory disclosure clause does not apply when the tenant pays the utility company directly.

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Pre-lease utility disclosure.
Utility addendum.
Billing method or allocation formula.
Monthly statements.
Any administration/service fees.

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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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