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Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent in IowaTenants may withhold rent or exercise the right to "repair and deduct" if a landlord fails to take care of important repairs, such as a broken heater.
A landlord CANNOT require a tenant to pay for carpet cleaning in advance of moving. Any payments in excess of rent are considered security deposits ATCP 134.02(11). Withholding that money would be considered a withholding from a security deposit, which is illegal absent "unusual damage".
An Iowa landlord may be able to make deductions from a tenant's security deposit for the following reasons:Unpaid Rent.Damage in Excess of Normal Wear and Tear.Other Breaches of the Lease Agreement.Costs incurred from recovering possession of a unit that a tenant has refused to surrender.
Iowa is a fairly landlord-friendly state because of fairly brief notice requirements and the lack of rent control policies.
Keep his or her living area clean and dispose of garbage properly; Properly use all appliances and facilities such as plumbing, heating, wiring, air conditioning; Not damage or abuse the apartment on purpose or carelessly, or knowingly allow someone else to do so; and.