SSB 1047: Relating to property law, including manufactured or mobile home retailer licenses, rent, rental agreements, notice requirements, and possession of property

What it does

This bill relates to property law. The bill defines the term “rent” for purposes of Code chapter 562A (uniform residential landlord and tenant law) to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by the tenant to the landlord under the rental agreement. _____ parks residential landlord and tenant law) in 2022. The bill provides that in computing time for completion of service under Code chapters 562A and 562B, the first day shall be excluded and the final day shall be included regardless of whether it is a weekend or federal holiday.

Senate subcommittee · named January 27, 2025

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dawn Driscoll (R) · dawn.driscoll@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Zach Wahls (D) · zach.wahls@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 7 against

For: Conlin Properties; Eastlake Partnership; Greater Iowa Apartment Association; Home Builders Association of Iowa; Iowa Association of Realtors; Iowa Manufactured Housing Association; Landlords of Iowa

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Community Action Association; Iowa Homeless Coalition; Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy

In plain words

1. January 27, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 27, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Driscoll and Wahls
3. January 30, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 20, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 412