Iowa HSB261 modifies landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions.

Iowa HSB261 amends property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions. The bill defines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by the tenant to the landlord. It allows service of notice by mail in a forcible entry and detainer case to occur prior to personal service. The bill also allows the disposal of personal property left by the defendant after removal from the premises, excluding mobile homes and their contents.

Iowa HSB261 modifies landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions.

Iowa HSB261 amends property law by modifying provisions related to landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions. The bill defines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by the tenant to the landlord. It allows service of notice by mail in a forcible entry and detainer case to occur prior to personal service. The bill also allows the disposal of personal property left by the defendant after removal from the premises, excluding mobile homes and their contents.