St. Ambrose University: What residential rental security-deposit ceiling is stated in Iowa Code 562 A.12?

By CollegeHousing.ai · Source record dated 2026-10-15

DIRECT ANSWER

Source guidance recorded on 2026-10-15. Explicitly stated source periods: 2026. Confirm the applicable policy year, cohort and property jurisdiction before relying on time-sensitive facts.

The 2026 published code section prohibits demanding or receiving more than two months’ rent as a security deposit.

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