IA HSB141

Tenants who are victims of elder abuse, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, stalking, or other violent crimes may terminate rental agreements without penalty or liability by providing written notice to landlords

Written notice must include documentation such as a protective order, police report, court order, civil injunction, or certification from a licensed health care provider, mental health provider, or victim counselor

Termination date must be at least 14 days but no more than 30 days after providing notice; tenants remain liable only for rent through the termination date

Tenants are protected from negative credit references, character references, fees, penalties, or forfeiture of security deposits solely due to early termination under this provision

Landlords are prohibited from disclosing victim information to third parties without written consent or court order, and cannot refuse to rent to prospective tenants solely because they previously exercised early termination rights as crime victims