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SSB 1204

A bill for an act relating to property law by modifying provisions related to forcible entry and detainer actions and to landlord and tenant law.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa bill modifies eviction procedures and landlord-tenant rights, potentially affecting housing stability and property dispute timelines for renters and owners.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 567.
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Bill Summary · SSB 1204

Legislative bill overview

SSB 1204 modifies Iowa's forcible entry and detainer (eviction) procedures and landlord-tenant law provisions. The bill adjusts legal processes for property possession disputes and the rights/obligations between landlords and tenants in residential or commercial contexts.

Why is this important

Eviction laws directly affect housing stability for renters and property rights for landlords. Changes to these procedures can significantly impact timelines for evictions, tenant protections, notice requirements, or remedies available to either party—affecting thousands of Iowa renters and property owners.

Potential points of contention

  • Tenant protections vs. landlord efficiency: Clarifications could either strengthen tenant defenses (notice periods, habitability standards) or streamline landlord removal processes, creating debate about fairness
  • Notice and cure periods: Any modifications to how much time tenants have to fix violations before eviction could affect housing security or property management costs
  • Remedies and damages: Changes to what landlords can recover or what tenants must pay could shift financial burden between parties

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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