Property Management

An Iowa landlord wants to raise the rent on a month-to-month tenant. The landlord must:

AProvide no notice since month-to-month leases have no rent protection
BProvide at least 30 days written notice before the rent increase takes effect✓ Correct
CFile a petition with the city housing authority
DReduce the security deposit by an equal amount

Explanation

To change any term of a month-to-month tenancy (including rent), an Iowa landlord must provide at least 30 days written notice before the change takes effect. This is the same notice required to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.

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