SSB 1204: Relating to property law by modifying provisions related to forcible entry and detainer actions and to landlord and tenant law

What it does

This bill relates to property law and modifies provisions related to forcible entry and detainer actions and landlord and tenant law. The bill permits tenants and landlords to consent to notice by electronic mail by executing a separate addendum to rental agreements under Code chapters 562A (uniform residential landlord and tenant law) and 562B (manufactured home communities or mobile home parks residential landlord and tenant law). The bill also provides that notice for a forcible entry and detainer action may be served by electronic mail if consented to by the tenant.

Senate subcommittee · named March 4, 2025

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Kara Warme (R) · kara.warme@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 5 for, 3 against

For: Conlin Properties; Eastlake Partnership; Hubbell Realty Company; Iowa Housing Partnership; Iowa Real Estate Developers Association

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence; Iowa Manufactured Home Residents Network

In plain words

1. March 4, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. March 4, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Blake and Warme
3. March 5, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 567