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Iowa Security Deposit Itemization
After a Iowa tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 30 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (Iowa Code § 562A.12). This generator writes that accounting.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 30 days (Iowa Code § 562A.12).
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Open a filled sample with every optional field and checkbox completed.
Related Iowa documents
- Iowa Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Iowa Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Iowa Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Iowa Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Iowa Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Iowa deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Iowa?
- A security deposit generally may not exceed two months’ rent (Iowa Code § 562A.12). Unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 30 days. Interest may be due if the deposit is held five years or more. Unused money is generally due within 30 days (Iowa Code § 562A.12).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 30-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.