Iowa 7 Day Notice To Vacate

Last Updated: January 22, 2024 by Roberto Valenzuela

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An Iowa 7 Day Notice To Vacate is a letter that complies with state legal requirements to begin eviction against a tenant for an “incurable” breach of the lease (i.e., one which the tenant isn’t allowed an opportunity to correct), such as a repeat lease violation. The tenant must move out within seven (7) calendar days of receiving notice.

When To Use an Iowa 7 Day Notice To Vacate

An Iowa 7 Day Notice To Vacate begins the eviction process when the tenant repeats the same or a substantially similar violation to one that received a previous notice of noncompliance, within a six (6) month period.

Some types of Iowa lease termination notice may allow different reasons for termination, or different notice periods. This may also apply to an eviction notice issued because of a lease or legal violation.

How To Write an Iowa 7 Day Notice To Vacate

To help ensure the legal compliance of a Notice To Vacate:

  1. Use the full name of the receiving parties, and address of record, if known
  2. Specify the termination date of the lease or tenancy
  3. Specify the basis upon which the tenancy will terminate
  4. Fill in the full address of the rental premises
  5. Provide updated/current address and phone number information
  6. Print name and sign the notice
  7. Complete the certificate of service by indicating the date and method of notice delivery, along with printed name and signature

It is easy to lose an otherwise justified legal action because of improper notice. Check carefully to ensure enough time after notice is delivered, not when it’s sent.

How To Serve an Iowa 7 Day Notice To Vacate

Iowa landlords may deliver a Notice To Vacate using any of these methods:

  1. Hand delivery to the other party
  2. Hand delivery to a resident of the property over age 18 who can accept the notice on behalf of the other party
  3. Posting at the entry door of the premises
  4. Delivery by both registered or certified mail AND regular mail

To account for variable delivery times, mailed notice extends the notice period by four (4) calendar days.

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In almost all cases, notice is legally served when it is received by the other party, NOT when it’s sent. Check specified date of termination carefully to ensure compliance with the legal requirements for a notice period.

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