Iowa Eviction Notice, -

Iowa Eviction Notice Type Selector

Iowa Code Chapter 562A governs residential landlord-tenant relations. A written notice is required before a landlord may file for eviction (forcible entry and detainer under Iowa Code Chapter 648). Select the notice type matching the grounds:

> Important: This notice is a prerequisite to filing an FED action. Self-help eviction methods (changing locks, removing belongings, shutting off utilities) are prohibited under Iowa Code § 562A.26 and expose the landlord to liability for actual damages and attorney fees., -

NOTICE TYPE A, 3-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit *(Nonpayment of Rent, Iowa Code § 562A.27(2))*, -

3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

STATE OF IOWA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]], -

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT OF RENT AND INTENT TO TERMINATE TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of the rental agreement for the Premises for failure to pay rent when due. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 562A.27(2), you are hereby notified of the following unpaid rent:

Itemized Rent Due:

Total Rent Owed: $[[Total Rent Amount Owed]]

> Iowa Law Note: This notice demands rent only. Other charges such as late fees, utilities, or damages are not included in the rent demand for purposes of this 3-day notice. Accepting partial payment may affect rights; consult counsel if accepting less than full amount., -

DEMAND AND NOTICE OF TERMINATION

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do one of the following within THREE (3) DAYS after service of this notice:

1. PAY IN FULL the total rent owed of $[[Total Rent Amount Owed]] to [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]] by [[Payment Method or Address, e.g. mail to address above or electronic portal]].

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]].

The three (3) day period is calculated excluding the day of service. If this notice is mailed, Iowa law adds three additional days for delivery in some service contexts; confirm service method used.

The deadline to pay or vacate is: [[Deadline Date (3 Days After Service)]].

If you fail to pay the rent in full or vacate the Premises by the deadline, the landlord will terminate the rental agreement and file a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in the Iowa District Court for [[County]] County to recover possession, unpaid rent, court costs, and such other relief as the court may award., -

TENANT RIGHTS AND CURE INFORMATION

You have the right to pay all rent due within the three-day period and thereby cure the default. Payment must be actually received by the landlord (not merely postmarked) by the deadline. If the landlord files an FED action after you have paid in full within the period, provide proof of payment to the court immediately.

After the notice period expires without cure or vacation, the landlord may commence court proceedings. A court hearing will be scheduled; you will receive a summons and have the right to appear and defend., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE B, 7-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Quit *(Material Noncompliance, Iowa Code § 562A.27(1))*, -

7-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

STATE OF IOWA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF MATERIAL NONCOMPLIANCE WITH RENTAL AGREEMENT AND INTENT TO TERMINATE

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in material noncompliance with the rental agreement for the Premises described above. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 562A.27(1), you are hereby notified of the following specific act(s) or omission(s) constituting the breach that materially affects health and safety or constitutes material noncompliance:

Description of Violation(s):

[[Detailed Description of Lease Violation, e.g. "Failure to maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition resulting in pest infestation; unauthorized occupants beyond those listed in the lease; or damage to the property beyond ordinary wear and tear."]]

Date(s) Violation Observed: [[Date(s) Violation First Observed or Occurred]]

Lease or Statutory Provision(s) Violated: [[Lease Section or Iowa Code § 562A.17 if applicable]], -

DEMAND TO CURE OR QUIT

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to do one of the following within SEVEN (7) DAYS after receipt of this notice:

1. CURE THE VIOLATION by [[Specific Remedial Action Required, e.g. "removing all unauthorized occupants, thoroughly cleaning the Premises, and providing written confirmation and photographs of compliance"]] no later than [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 7 Days)]]; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER POSSESSION of the Premises no later than [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 7 Days)]].

If you adequately remedy the breach within the seven-day period, the rental agreement shall not terminate. If you fail to cure the violation or vacate by the deadline, the rental agreement will terminate and the landlord will file a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in the Iowa District Court to recover possession of the Premises and all applicable damages., -

NOTE ON REMEDIABLE VS. NON-REMEDIABLE VIOLATIONS

If the violation is not remediable (for example, substantial damage to the property or illegal activity on the Premises), the landlord may deliver a notice specifying the breach and the date of termination without an opportunity to cure, subject to providing at least seven days' notice., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE C, 3-Day Unconditional Notice to Quit *(Repeat Violation Within Six Months, Iowa Code § 562A.27(1))*, -

3-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT

STATE OF IOWA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF REPEATED VIOLATION AND UNCONDITIONAL TERMINATION

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you have committed the same or substantially similar act or omission constituting noncompliance for which you previously received written notice within the past six (6) months. Pursuant to Iowa Code § 562A.27(1), you have no right to cure this repeated breach and the rental agreement is hereby terminated.

Prior Notice Details:
- Date of Prior Written Notice: [[Date of Prior Written Notice]]
- Violation Identified in Prior Notice: [[Description of Prior Violation]]

Current Repeated Violation:
- Date of Current Violation: [[Date of Current Violation]]
- Description: [[Detailed Description of Current Repeated Violation]], -

UNCONDITIONAL DEMAND TO VACATE

You are hereby NOTIFIED AND DEMANDED to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises located at [[Rental Property Address]], [[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]] within THREE (3) DAYS of receipt of this notice, no later than [[Deadline Date (Date of Service + 3 Days)]].

You are NOT entitled to cure this violation. This is an unconditional demand to quit. If you fail to vacate by the deadline, the landlord will file a Forcible Entry and Detainer action in the appropriate Iowa district court to recover possession, damages, court costs, and other relief the court may award., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

NOTICE TYPE D, 30-Day Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy *(No-Cause Termination, Iowa Code § 562A.34)*, -

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY

STATE OF IOWA

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
AND ALL OTHER OCCUPANTS of the premises located at:
[[Rental Property Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
(hereinafter "the Premises")

FROM: [[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]], -

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF PERIODIC TENANCY

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Iowa Code § 562A.34, your month-to-month tenancy for the Premises is hereby TERMINATED, effective at the end of the rental period that falls at least thirty (30) days after the date this notice is received.

Tenancy Termination Effective Date: [[Termination Date, the last day of a rental period at least 30 days after receipt]]

You are required to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises in a clean and sanitary condition, with all personal property removed, no later than 11:59 p.m. on the Termination Date.

On or before the Termination Date, please:

1. Remove all personal property belonging to you or your guests from the Premises.

2. Return all keys, access devices, garage openers, and other items to [[Landlord or Authorized Agent]] at [[Return Address or Method]].

3. Leave the Premises in the same condition as at move-in, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

4. Provide a written forwarding address for return of any security deposit.

Failure to vacate by the Termination Date will result in the landlord filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer action. You remain responsible for rent through the termination date and any holdover damages., -

SECURITY DEPOSIT RETURN

The landlord will return your security deposit, less any lawful deductions, within thirty (30) days after you vacate the Premises and provide a forwarding address, in accordance with Iowa law. An itemized statement of deductions will be provided if any amounts are withheld., -

*Signature of Landlord / Authorized Agent*

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title: Owner / Property Manager / Authorized Agent]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Iowa [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]], -

General Provisions Applicable to All Notice Types

Service of Notice (Iowa Code § 562A.8 and § 562A.9):

This notice may be served by:

1. Personal delivery to the tenant.

2. Leaving a copy at the tenant's dwelling unit with a person of suitable age and discretion.

3. Sending by certified mail, return receipt requested.

4. Posting a copy in a conspicuous place on the tenant's door (when permitted by law or after other attempts).

Landlord must retain proof of service for court filing. Grounds must be stated with specificity.

Proof of Service:

• Method: [[Certified Mail, Tracking [[Tracking Number]] / Personal Delivery on [[Delivery Date]] to [[Delivered To Name]] / Other: [[Describe]]]]

• Date Served: [[Date Notice Served or Mailed]]

• Server Name: [[Name of Person Serving Notice]]

After Notice Period Expires:

If the tenant remains after the deadline without curing (where applicable), the landlord may file an FED petition in the district court of the county where the property is located. A hearing will be set, typically within days. The tenant will be served with the petition and summons and may contest at hearing. Only a court order authorizes removal of the tenant.

Security Deposit:

Any security deposit must be returned within 30 days of the tenant vacating and providing a forwarding address, with itemized deductions for unpaid rent, damages beyond ordinary wear and tear, or cleaning if applicable., -

Template, not professional (legal/financial/medical) advice. This is a sample form. Statutes and procedures may be updated. Verify all requirements against the current Iowa Code Chapters 562A and 648 and any local court rules before use. Consult a licensed Iowa attorney for advice specific to your situation. Invented values appear only in `[[Token Name]]` fields.

Sources: Iowa Code §§ 562A.27, 562A.34, 562A.8, 562A.9, 562A.26, Chapter 648 (as of June 2026). Information cross-checked against Iowa Legal Aid and official legis.iowa.gov publications., -

*End of Iowa Eviction Notice*