Iowa security-deposit return deadline
Under Iowa Code §562A.12, you have 30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per Iowa Code §562A.12. Iowa statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What Iowa Code §562A.12 requires
- Return deadline: 30 days
- Deposit cap: 2 months' rent
- 30 days runs from termination AND receipt of the tenant's mailing address
- Deposit must be held in a separate federally insured account
- Bad-faith retention: punitive damages up to 2 months' rent plus actual damages
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Iowa Code §562A.12 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Iowa attorney for your situation.
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