HF 305: 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 or to the rental of a mobile home. 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.

Senate subcommittee · named March 14, 2023

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Rocky De Witt (R)
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D) · herman.quirmbach@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. February 15, 2023Filed in the House
2. March 9, 2023Passed the House, 95–1
3. March 13, 2023Arrived in the Senate
4. March 14, 2023Senate subcommittee named: Webster, De Witt and Quirmbach