HF 700 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act concerning radon testing in rental properties.

HF 700 requires landlords in Iowa rental properties to address elevated radon levels detected by tenants. Tenants may test for radon or hire a certified professional; if results show 4 picocuries per liter or higher (the EPA action level), they must notify the landlord in writing. Landlords must then arrange a confirmatory test, and if radon remains at or above that level, install a certified radon mitigation system within 90 days, followed by retesting. If landlords fail to install mitigation or radon levels persist, tenants may terminate their lease with full rent and deposit refunds, no penalties, and written notice. This bill directly affects renters and landlords in Iowa housing by establishing clear radon testing, mitigation, and lease termination procedures.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced
Amendment H-1076 filed.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
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