habitability protected.
Landlords must maintain fit premises. Tenants may repair and deduct up to the greater of $300 or half a month's rent after notice.
What this means for you: The cap is modest; best for minor essential repairs.
Your next step: Send written notice and wait the statutory period before repairing.
Source: Iowa Code § 562A.23. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Iowa rights: Iowa security deposit · Iowa eviction · Iowa entry notice · Iowa rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Minnesota (habitability protected) · Wisconsin (habitability protected) · Illinois (habitability protected) · Missouri (habitability protected) · Nebraska (habitability protected) · South Dakota (habitability protected).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026