# Iowa Code § 562A.2: Purposes — rules of construction

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.2

## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 562A.2
- **Heading:** Purposes — rules of construction
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title XIV / Chapter 562A / Section 562A.2

## Text

(1) This chapter shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its underlying purposes and policies.

(2) Underlying purposes and policies of this chapter are:

(2) (a) To simplify, clarify, modernize and revise the law governing the rental of dwelling units and the rights and obligations of landlord and tenant; and

(2) (b) To encourage landlord and tenant to maintain and improve the quality of housing.

(2) (c) To ensure that the right to the receipt of rent is inseparable from the duty to maintain the premises.

[C79, 81, §562A.2]2014 Acts, ch 1026, §122

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 562A.1 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.2 Purposes — rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.3 Supplementary principles of law applicable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.4 Administration of remedies — enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.4.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.5 Exclusions from application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.5.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.6 General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.6.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.7 Unconscionability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.7.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.8 Notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.8.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.8A Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.8A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.9 Terms and conditions of rental agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.9.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.10 Effect of unsigned or undelivered rental agreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.10.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.11 Prohibited provisions in rental agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.11.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.12 Rental deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.12.md)
- [Iowa Code § 562A.13 Disclosure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TXIV_C562A_S562A.13.md)

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