Iowa Retaliation protections
Is landlord retaliation illegal in Iowa?
A landlord may not raise rent, cut services, or bring or threaten an eviction because the tenant complained to a housing-code agency, complained to the landlord about required maintenance, or joined a tenants' union. Tenants can recover damages and attorney fees, and retaliation is a defense to eviction.
Verified Source: Iowa Code § 562A.36 · last checked 2026-10-23
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