HF 26: Relating to the use of inventory checklists upon commencement and termination of residential tenancies, and including applicability provisions

What it does

This bill amends Iowa’s “Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act” to allow a landlord to use inventory checklists both at the commencement and termination of tenancy for each dwelling unit. Inventory checklists are not required for a renewal or extension of an existing tenancy and the requirements of the bill do not apply to the rental of land upon which a mobile home may be placed. The checklist must include all items in the dwelling unit or on the premises owned by the landlord including but not limited to flooring, window coverings, appliances, windows, furniture, walls, closets, shelves, paint, doors, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures.

House subcommittee · named January 13, 2023

• Rep. Brian K. Lohse (R) · brian.lohse@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Taylor R. Collins (R) · taylor.collins@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) · beth.wessel-kroeschell@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 3 against

For: City of Iowa City; Eastlake Partnership; Iowa Manufactured Housing Association; Protect My Innocence

Against: Greater Iowa Apartment Association; Iowa Manufactured Housing Association; Landlords of Iowa

In plain words

1. January 12, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. January 13, 2023House subcommittee named: Lohse, Collins and Wessel-Kroeschell
3. January 25, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 14, 2023Approved by the House committee
5. February 15, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 305
6. March 9, 2023Withdrawn