Property Management

Iowa property management licensing requirements exist because property managers who:

AManage their own properties must be licensed
BManage real property for others for compensation are performing acts requiring a real estate license under Iowa Code Chapter 543B✓ Correct
CManage fewer than 5 units are always exempt
DWork for non-profit housing organizations are exempt regardless of duties

Explanation

Iowa Code Chapter 543B requires anyone who manages real estate for others for compensation — including leasing, collecting rents, and negotiating leases — to hold an Iowa real estate license (or qualify for a specific exemption).

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