Iowa Criminal & credit history rules
Can a landlord deny a tenant for criminal or credit history in Iowa?
No state statute limiting criminal history or credit screening by private landlords was found in Iowa Code chapter 562A or the civil rights housing section (§ 216.8).
Verified Source: Iowa Code ch. 562A; § 216.8 · last checked 2026-10-23
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