Iowa HF983 modifies landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, including sealing court records and defining "rent.

Iowa HF983 amends property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions. It redefines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by the tenant. The bill allows service of notice by mail in forcible entry and detainer cases to occur prior to two attempts of personal service. It also changes the bar to a forcible entry and detainer proceeding from 30 days to 90 days of peaceable possession.

Iowa HF983 modifies landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, including sealing court records and defining "rent.

Iowa HF983 amends property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions. It redefines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by the tenant. The bill allows service of notice by mail in forcible entry and detainer cases to occur prior to two attempts of personal service. It also changes the bar to a forcible entry and detainer proceeding from 30 days to 90 days of peaceable possession.