Property Management

Under Iowa law, what must a landlord do before deducting from a tenant's security deposit for damages?

AFile a lawsuit in small claims court
BProvide an itemized written statement of deductions within 30 days✓ Correct
CObtain written approval from the Iowa Real Estate Commission
DHave the damage assessed by a licensed appraiser

Explanation

Iowa requires landlords to provide an itemized written statement of damages and deductions from the security deposit within 30 days of the tenancy's end. Failure to do so may result in the landlord owing damages to the tenant.

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