IA SF2438

City utilities must notify landlords when a tenant is 60 days delinquent on payments and at least 10 days before service disconnection, provided the landlord has submitted a written request for such notice.

Landlords must also be notified when a tenant requests a name change on the utility account, if the landlord has requested notification of account changes.

Residential rental properties are exempt from liens for delinquent utility charges (sewer, storm water, sewage treatment, solid waste) when landlords provide written notice that tenants are directly responsible for payments.

Utilities may require deposits up to 90 days of service costs for sewer, storm water, sewage, and solid waste services, and up to 60 days for gas and electric services.

Landlords must notify utilities within 30 business days of any tenant change or property ownership change; the bill takes effect January 1, 2027.