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Notice to Vacate · IA
Iowa notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Iowa, cited to Iowa Code § 562A.34.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 30 days
- Landlord notice
- 30 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- Iowa Code § 562A.34
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Iowa?
In Iowa, a tenant must provide 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Iowa Code § 562A.34, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Iowa?
In Iowa, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (Iowa Code § 562A.34.)
Does Iowa require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Iowa does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under Iowa Code § 562A.34.
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