2009 Iowa Code
Title 14 - Property
Subtitle 2 - Real Property - Gifts
CHAPTER 562A - UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW
562A.10 - EFFECT OF UNSIGNED OR UNDELIVERED RENTAL AGREEMENT.

        562A.10  EFFECT OF UNSIGNED OR UNDELIVERED RENTAL
      AGREEMENT.
         1.  If a landlord does not sign and deliver a written rental
      agreement signed and delivered to the landlord by the tenant,
      acceptance of rent without reservation by the landlord gives the
      rental agreement the same effect as if it had been signed and
      delivered by the landlord.
         2.  If a tenant does not sign and deliver a written rental
      agreement signed and delivered to the tenant by the landlord,
      acceptance of possession without reservation gives the rental
      agreement the same effect as if it had been signed and delivered by
      the tenant.
         3.  If a rental agreement given effect by the operation of this
      section provides for a term longer than one year, it is effective
      only for one year.  

         [C79, 81, § 562A.10]