2009 Iowa Code
Title 14 - Property
Subtitle 2 - Real Property - Gifts
CHAPTER 562A - UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW
562A.2 - PURPOSES -- RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.

        562A.2  PURPOSES -- RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
         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:
         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
         b.  To encourage landlord and tenant to maintain and improve
      the quality of housing.
         c.  To insure that the right to the receipt of rent is
      inseparable from the duty to maintain the premises.  
         Section History: Early Form
         [C79, 81, § 562A.2]

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