GOP bills would allow illegal lease clauses for all Iowa rentals

Iowa legislators are attempting to legalize harmful lease provisions for all rentals by copying laws governing manufactured housing parks. This could exacerbate issues for vulnerable homeowners, as private equity firms exploit these communities. Current laws allow month-to-month leases and unjustified evictions, threatening residents' security. Recent bills like House File 482 aim to protect tenants, but face legislative hurdles. The push for Senate File 412 could further entrench these issues. A recent change in park ownership has brought hope for better management and tenant relations.