Property Management
Under Iowa's residential landlord-tenant law, a landlord who retaliates against a tenant for reporting code violations may:
ADo so legally within the first 90 days of the lease
BFace a legal presumption of retaliation and potential liability for damages✓ Correct
CTerminate the lease immediately under the retaliation exception
DIncrease the rent to discourage future complaints
Explanation
Iowa Code Chapter 562A prohibits retaliatory actions by landlords (such as rent increases, reduced services, or eviction) in response to tenants exercising their legal rights. A landlord action within 12 months of the tenant's protected activity creates a presumption of retaliation.
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