Property

Transfer the interest in a real estate property in Iowa from a husband and wife to another husband and wife with this Quitclaim Deed for Joint Ownership with rights of survivorship.

• The transferors convey their interest in the property to the transferees, but do not provide any warranties regarding the property.
• The transferees will hold title as joint tenants, with rights of survivorship, which means that if one of them dies, title to the property passes to the surviving joint tenant.
• This form is available in MS Word format and is easy to download, fill in and print.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Iowa.

Renew a business tenant's lease with this affordable Iowa Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease.

• The tenant has no further right to extend or renew the lease.
• The renewal contract sets out the new expiry date and the rental payments for the renewal term.
• All other terms and provisions of the original lease remain in full force and effect.
• This Agreement is for commercial properties. For residential tenancies, a Residential Lease Extension form is required.
• Intended to be used only in the State of Iowa.

• The Agreement establishes what is called a "periodic tenancy" because it runs from rental period to rental period (month to month or week to week).
• The tenant must pay late fees if the rent is not paid on time, and a charge for any returned checks.
• The tenant is responsible for yard maintenance.
• Procedure that the landlord must follow for returning the tenant's security deposit at the end of the tenancy.
• Provisions for termination by either party, in accordance with landlord-tenant laws.
• The file also contains a Lead Paint Disclosure form, as required by law.
• Also included is a Premises Condition Report to be jointly filled in by the landlord and the tenant at the beginning and the end of the tenancy.

Have prospective tenants applying for a rental vacancy fill out this Rental Application Form for residential premises in Iowa.

• Tenants must supply information about:
  • current and previous employment,
  • monthly expenses,
  • rental history,
  • personal and credit references.
• This form can be used by both landlords and rental property managers.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Intended to be used in the State of Iowa.

Extend the term of a tenant's lease with this Iowa Residential Lease Extension Agreement.

• The landlord and tenant must both agree to extend the lease term for an additional period.
• The lease cost now becomes a monthly rental payment for the duration of the extended term.
• All other provisions of the original lease which are not amended in the Extension Agreement remain the same.
• This Agreement is only for residential tenancies. For business tenants, a Renewal and Extension of Commercial Lease is required.
• This legal form template is available in MS Word format. Reusable and editable.
• Intended for use only in the State of Iowa.

IA tenants, sublet the house or apartment you are renting with this Iowa Residential Sublease Agreement.

• The sublease requires the consent of the landlord.
• The subtenant must pay the rent, the utilities and a damage deposit.
• The subtenant must keep the premises in clean and good condition.
• The subtenant cannot assign the sublease without the consent of both the landlord and the original tenant.
• The sublease includes a Premises Inspection Report form for the walkthrough inspection at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• The file also includes a Co-Signer Agreement, to be used if the subtenant is a minor (such as a student). This agreement would be signed by a parent or guardian, who guarantees to pay any amounts due if the tenant fails to pay.

IA tenants, bring in a roommate to split the rent and reduce your rental costs with this downloadable Iowa Roommate Agreement.

• how rent and utilities are to be paid;
• overnight guests;
• code of conduct;
• subletting;
• responsibilities of each of the roommates;
• abandonment of the premises by a roommate.

Calculate your tenant's damage deposit refund at the end of the tenancy with this Iowa Security Deposit Refund and Claim Statement.

• The Statement sets out the amount of the original security deposit and any additional deposits, less any amounts being claimed for unpaid rent or utilities, cleaning or repairs.
• It also sets out whether a refund is being paid to the tenant or if any additional amount is still owing to the landlord.
• This is a reusable template. Pay for it once, download, and use it as often as you like.