Iowa Domestic violence early termination
Domestic violence early termination in Iowa
No state statute giving domestic abuse victims an early lease termination right was found in Iowa Code chapter 562A. Section 562A.27A(3) does protect a tenant from a clear and present danger termination when another person caused the danger and the tenant seeks a protective order or reports it to police.
Verified Source: Iowa Code ch. 562A; § 562A.27A(3) · last checked 2026-10-22
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