Iowa Eviction Notice
Notice to pay rent or quit, cure a violation or vacate — with your state's exact notice period, required wording and service rules.
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Iowa rules that this document follows
| Nonpayment of rent | 3 days — 3-Day Notice to Pay or QuitSource: Iowa Code § 562A.27(2) |
|---|---|
| Lease violation | 7 days — tenant may cureSource: Iowa Code § 562A.27(1) |
| Unconditional quit | 3 days — Clear and present danger to the health or safety of other tenants, landlord or others (violence, illegal drugs, weapons)Source: Iowa Code § 562A.27A |
| Permitted service methods | personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mailSource: Iowa Code § 562A.29A; § 648.5 |
| Required wording | Clear-and-present-danger notice must state the specific conduct and, for conduct of a guest, that the tenant may avoid termination by barring that person (§ 562A.27A(3)). |
| Statute | Iowa Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Law, Iowa Code Ch. 562A; Forcible Entry and Detainer Ch. 648 |
Rules current as of 2026-09-07. Statutes change; verify before relying on them.
How to use this Eviction Notice in Iowa
Serve the notice exactly as Iowa law allows and count the days correctly — the deadline is the first thing a judge checks. Do not include late fees in a pay-or-quit amount unless your state permits it. If the tenant pays the full amount in time, the notice is satisfied.
Keep a copy of the notice and the signed proof of service; you will attach both to the court complaint if the tenant does not comply.
Frequently asked questions
How many days' notice for nonpayment of rent in Iowa?
3 days (3-Day Notice to Pay or Quit), Iowa Code § 562A.27(2). Properties covered by the CARES Act require at least 30 days.
How must the notice be delivered?
personal, substituted, posting and mailing, certified mail. Iowa Code § 562A.29A; § 648.5 Keep the completed proof of service — the court will ask for it.
Can I change the locks or shut off utilities instead?
No. Self-help eviction is illegal in every state and exposes the landlord to damages. After the notice period expires you must file an eviction case in court.
Related documents
- Residential Lease Agreement — Iowa
- Room Rental Agreement — Iowa
- Rental Application — Iowa
- Lease Termination Letter — Iowa
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