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Security Deposits June 3, 2026 · 3 min

Security Deposit Rules in Iowa: Caps, Timelines, and What Tenants Can Sue Over

Iowa law limits security deposits to two months rent and requires landlords to return deposits within 30 days. Miss the deadline and you may owe double damages plus attorney fees.

By Curt Sloan Read

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