Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HSB184

Introduced
2/17/25  

Caption

A bill for an act concerning self-storage facilities, including acceptances and defaults of rental agreements.(See HF 640.)

Impact

The proposed legislation introduces notable changes to the management of self-storage facilities by imposing requirements on operators regarding tenant notifications. If an occupant defaults on their rental agreement or if the agreement is not renewed, they must receive notice to remove their personal property within a specified period of 15 days. This provides operators with the legal means to restrict access to storage spaces during this notification period, thereby ensuring that the facility can manage its resources effectively while protecting its property interests.

Summary

House Study Bill 184 pertains to the regulations surrounding self-storage facilities in Iowa, focusing on the acceptances and defaults of rental agreements. The bill specifies that individuals who take possession of a lease at a self-storage facility but fail to execute a written rental agreement within 30 days are automatically considered to have accepted the agreement's terms. This presumption aims to streamline the rental process for both operators and tenants while providing clarity on occupancy rights and responsibilities.

Contention

The bill delineates terms that may give rise to contention between operators and tenants, particularly in relation to the use of rented spaces. For instance, the legislation explicitly states that any occupant who uses a leased space for residential purposes would be deemed in default, which may lead to disagreements over what constitutes acceptable use of the space. This aspect may lead to varying interpretations of tenant rights and could provoke disputes regarding enforcement and compliance based on individual circumstances.

Companion Bills

IA HF640

Replaced by A bill for an act concerning self-storage facilities, including acceptances and defaults of rental agreements.(Formerly HSB 184.)

Previously Filed As

IA SSB3102

A bill for an act relating to property law, including manufactured or mobile home retailer licenses, rent, rental agreements, notice requirements, and possession of property.

IA HSB125

A bill for an act relating to property law, including manufactured or mobile home retailer licenses, rent, rental agreements, notice requirements, and possession of property.(See HF 669.)

IA HSB207

A bill for an act providing for business organizations, including limited liability companies, providing penalties, and including effective date provisions.(See HF 655.)

IA SF335

A bill for an act prohibiting persons from entering single and multiple occupancy toilet facilities and other facilities in elementary and secondary schools that do not correspond with the person's biological sex and including effective date provisions.(See SF 482.)

IA HSB195

A bill for an act relating to commercial transactions, including control and transmission of electronic records and digital assets.(See HF 618, HF 2519.)

IA SF526

A bill for an act regarding port authorities, including by allowing port authorities to enter into certain loan agreements and lease contracts.(Formerly SF 306.)

IA HF2519

A bill for an act relating to commercial transactions, including control and transmission of electronic records and digital assets.(Formerly HF 618, HSB 195.)

IA SF306

A bill for an act regarding port authorities, including by allowing port authorities to enter into certain loan agreements and lease contracts.(See SF 526.)

IA HF344

A bill for an act regarding the registration and titling of motor vehicles, including by providing for initial registration and titling by any county treasurer and by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers.(Formerly HF 55; See HF 674.)

IA HSB224

A bill for an act relating to property taxation for commercial child care centers and facilities and including effective date, applicability, and retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 668.)

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