In this article, we discuss the legal obligations of a landlord in Iowa and what rights tenants and landlords have in Iowa.Every renter fears the scenario of moving into a new dwelling only to have it fall into disarray because of an irresponsible landlord. Conversely, every landlord’s worst nightmare is a tenant who destroys the property, doesn’t pay the rent, and then refuses to leave the dwelling. While both scenarios are common, thankfully, there are laws in place to protect both parties.