Housing Law Content

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Introduction to Landlord Tenant Law

• The Iowa Landlord-Tenant Act and other law
• Landlord rights, duties, and remedies
• Tenant (renter) rights, duties, and remedies

Housing Discrimination

• What is housing discrimination?
• Who is protected from housing discrimination?
• Accommodations for tenants with disabilities

Leases

• Tips for tenants
• Roommates and co-signing a lease
• Ending a lease early
• Security deposits

Property Conditions and Repairs

• Utilities
• Repairs your landlord must make
• Asking your landlord to make repairs
• Lead paint
• Ordinary wear and tear
• Alarms (smoke and carbon monoxide)

Evictions

• Introduction to evictions in Iowa
• Grounds for eviction
• Forcible Entry and Detainer hearings

Mobile Homes

• The relationship between the mobile home landlord and tenant
• Ending a mobile home lease

Public and Subsidized Housing

• Regional and local housing authorities
• Public housing and housing vouchers