Laws
License Required? Yes. Per state law, any individual acting on behalf of an owner for compensation must have a broker’s license (§ 543B.3). One exception to this rule is a resident manager who lives in the building they manage (§ 543B.7(8)).
Agreement Requirements – In accordance with Iowa statutes, the following must be included in a property management agreement (§ 193E-15.1(1)(543B)):
- Identification of the property
- The date the agreement becomes effective
- Amount the broker will be paid and when
- Amount of security deposits and prepayment rentals the broker or owner will hold
- Terms and conditions by which the agreement may be terminated
- The authority given to the broker by the owner
- Terms and conditions regarding how the property will be managed
- How the broker will send property income to the owner, as well as statements of income and expenses
- Which payments of property-related expenses are to be made by the broker to third parties
- The signatures of both parties
Verify a Manager – https://iowaplb.force.com/LicenseSearchPage