RESIDENTIAL LEASING

Iowa Lease Renewal Agreement

Choose the property state, enter the new lease dates and rent, then review, sign and download your agreement.

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How to sign a lease renewal online

Choose the state

For a mutual extension of an existing written, fixed-term residential lease, with the same home and tenants. Choose a new term of up to one year. Keep the original lease and addenda with the renewal.

01 Renewal dates
02 Monthly charges

Need a separate rent-increase notice?

03 Existing lease and parties
04 Review required documents
Read the agreement before signing

Iowa lease renewal guide

Plan the new term

Notify each tenant of a rent increase

Iowa Code 562A.13(5) requires written notice at least 30 days before a rent increase takes effect. The increase cannot take effect before the original agreement or its renewal or extension expires. Confirm the existing end date and keep proof of delivery to each tenant. Official source

Review termination separately

Under Iowa Code 562A.34, give written notice at least 10 days before the stated termination date for a weekly tenancy, at least 30 days before the stated rental date for a monthly tenancy, or at least 30 days before the stated end of a term longer than a month. Official source

Account for the deposit

Check the balance and account

Section 562A.12 generally limits the deposit to two months' rent and requires holding it at a federally insured institution without commingling with personal funds. Record the existing balance. Official source

Prepare the move-out statement

The ordinary deadline for return or written explanation is 30 days following termination and receipt of the mailing address or delivery instructions. Keep records of lawful deductions and distinguish ordinary wear from tenant damage. Official source

Sign and deliver copies

Keep the existing lease with this renewal

Confirm the dates, rent, tenants and applicable riders. Give each tenant a separate signing row and a complete signed copy. Include required attachments.

Renew with clear terms

This agreement extends an existing lease and records the renewed rent. Lawful terms not expressly changed continue. It does not replace the original lease, create a new automatic-renewal clause, extend a guaranty, or require the tenant to leave when the new term ends.

State guidance is a starting point, not a determination of local coverage or a legal opinion. Rent-regulated and subsidized housing can require prescribed forms. Review the official sources shown for your state and get qualified advice for special cases.

How to renew a residential lease