An Iowa Month-To-Month Rental Agreement is a flexible legal contract between a landlord and tenant that allows the tenant to rent a property without committing to a fixed lease term. The agreement has no end date and allows the landlord to rent to a tenant with the option to terminate the lease at any time with 30 days’ notice.
The tenant pays a monthly rent payment, along with other utilities, and is protected under the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act [1] . All other parts of the agreement are the same as a standard form.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: Either party must provide a notice to terminate the lease at least 30 days in advance [2] .
- Rent Increase: Landlords must give tenants at least 30 days’ notice before raising the rent. Any increase in rent cannot take effect during the existing lease period [3] .
Required Lease Disclosures
In Iowa, the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law mandate several disclosures that landlords must provide to tenants, including [1] :
- Shared Utilities Disclosure
- Identification
- Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Information System
- Disclosure of Lead-Based Hazards
- Security Deposit Notice
Our Iowa lease agreement page has more information on the required disclosures and associated laws.
Iowa Month-to-Month Eviction
In Iowa, landlords must provide a 30-day written notice covering the full rental period for month-to-month lease terminations. This ensures tenants have adequate time to find new accommodations.
The Iowa Eviction Process details the steps for evicting a tenant.
