Iowa Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

  1. Home »
  2. Lease Agreements »
  3. Iowa »
  4. Month-to-Month

An Iowa month-to-month lease agreement is executed by a landlord of a residential property and their tenant to enter into a rental arrangement with no specified end date. The rental rate, property rules, applicable fees, and the at-will nature of the lease agreement will all be included in the document. The agreement may be canceled by either party with 30 days’ notice.

Iowa Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

Last updated May 14th, 2025

An Iowa month-to-month lease agreement is executed by a landlord of a residential property and their tenant to enter into a rental arrangement with no specified end date. The rental rate, property rules, applicable fees, and the at-will nature of the lease agreement will all be included in the document. The agreement may be canceled by either party with 30 days’ notice.

Rental Application – Landlords often have rental candidates fill out this document so that their employment, rental history, and credit can all be verified before the lease agreement is signed.

Month-to-Month Laws

  • Termination Notice – At least 30 days’ notice must be given by either party to end the lease.[1]
  • Rent Increase Notice – Tenants must be provided at least 30 days’ notice before rent increases.[2]

Required Disclosures (4)

  1. CERCLIS Disclosure – The landlord must disclose to the tenant if the rental property is listed in the CERCLIS database.[3]
  2. Identification – The landlord must provide the tenant with the name and address of the manager of the property as well as the owner or their agent.[4]
  3. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If the rental unit was built before 1978, the tenant must be informed in writing about the presence of lead-based paint on the property.[5]
  4. Utility Charges – The tenant must be informed of shared utility charges and how they will be billed and divided between the parties.[6]