Iowa SF421 modifies landlord-tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, including sealing eviction court records.

Iowa SF421 amends property law by modifying landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions. It redefines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, and late fees. The bill allows service of notice by mail in forcible entry and detainer cases. It extends the period of peaceable possession that bars a forcible entry and detainer proceeding from 30 to 90 days. The bill allows the disposal of a defendant's personal property remaining on the premises after removal, excluding mobile homes.

Iowa SF421 modifies landlord-tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions, including sealing eviction court records.

Iowa SF421 amends property law by modifying landlord and tenant law and forcible entry and detainer actions. It redefines "rent" to include base rent, utilities, and late fees. The bill allows service of notice by mail in forcible entry and detainer cases. It extends the period of peaceable possession that bars a forcible entry and detainer proceeding from 30 to 90 days. The bill allows the disposal of a defendant's personal property remaining on the premises after removal, excluding mobile homes.