Iowa SF2353 establishes tenant responsibility for utility charges and prohibits utilities from collecting from landlords.

Iowa SF2353 clarifies that landlords are not liable for tenants' unpaid utility charges if the tenant is responsible under the rental agreement. The bill prohibits utilities from billing, transferring balances, or using indirect practices to compel landlords to pay. It mandates separate billing and collection accounts for tenants responsible for utility charges. Utilities violating these provisions face civil penalties of $500 to $5,000 per violation, with each billing statement or collection attempt counting as a separate violation.

Iowa SF2353 establishes tenant responsibility for utility charges and prohibits utilities from collecting from landlords.

Iowa SF2353 clarifies that landlords are not liable for tenants' unpaid utility charges if the tenant is responsible under the rental agreement. The bill prohibits utilities from billing, transferring balances, or using indirect practices to compel landlords to pay. It mandates separate billing and collection accounts for tenants responsible for utility charges. Utilities violating these provisions face civil penalties of $500 to $5,000 per violation, with each billing statement or collection attempt counting as a separate violation.