Iowa Code — Title X (Revenue)

Iowa Code § 425.35 — Defense to action for nonpayment of rent

It is an affirmative defense to any action by a landlord based upon nonpayment or partial payment of rent that the landlord increased the rent primarily because the tenant had received, or was eligible for , reimbursement under this subchapter .

Last amended: [C75, 77, 79, 81, §425.35 ] 2018 Acts, ch 1041, §127 Referred to in §25B.7 , 427.9 , 435.33 Fri Dec 12 20:21:32 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 425.35 (20, 0)

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