Rental Application – The Landlord can ask for a rental application to verify the tenant’s credentials. Once approved, both parties can sign the lease.
Lease Agreement Options By Type
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Most Recent US Home Facts (2022-2023)
- Population (2023): 334,914,895
- Median Households (2022): 125,736,353
- Median Household Income (2022): $75,149
- Owner-occupied Households (2022): 64.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Security Deposit Requirements
Maximum Amount – Up to two (2) months’ rent.
Return – 30 days from the lease end date.
Source: § 562A.12(3)(a)
Rules: Rent Fees
Grace Period – A three (3) day notice to quit in aloud by Landlords.
Late Rent Fees – For monthly rent that is $700 or less, the maximum penalty amount is twelve dollars ($12) per day, with a monthly cap of sixty dollars ($60). If the monthly rent is more than $700, the maximum penalty amount is $20 per day, with a monthly limit of $100.
NSF Fees – $25 per check.
Source: § 562A.9(3), § 562A.9(4)
Landlords Right to Enter Rental Units
Landlords must give a 24-hour notice prior to entering the rental property.
Source: § 562A.19(3)