Iowa Holdover tenants
What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Iowa?
If a tenant stays without consent after the lease ends, the landlord may sue for possession and, for a willful, bad-faith holdover, recover actual damages and reasonable attorney fees.
Verified Source: Iowa Code § 562A.34(4) · last checked 2026-10-15
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