1. a. The disclosure statement shall include information relating to the condition and important characteristics of the property and structures located on the property, including significant defects in the structural integrity of the structure and the presence of lead service\n\nTue Dec 09 22:01:07 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 558A (25, 2) 3 REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURES, §558A.4A\n\nlines, as provided in rules which shall be adopted by the real estate commission pursuant to section 543B.9. The rules may require the disclosure to include information relating to the property’s zoning classification; the condition of plumbing, heating, or electrical systems; or the presence of pests.
b. The disclosure statement may include a report or written opinion prepared by a person qualified to make judgment based on education or experience, as provided by rules adopted by the commission, including but not limited to a professional land surveyor licensed pursuant to chapter 542B, a geologist, a structural pest control operator licensed pursuant to section 206.6, or a building contractor. The report or opinion on a matter within the scope of the person’s practice, profession, or expertise shall satisfy the requirements of this section or rules adopted by the commission regarding that matter required to be disclosed. If the report or opinion is in response to a request made for purposes of satisfying the disclosure statement, the report or opinion shall indicate which part of the disclosure statement the report or opinion satisfies.
2. a. A transferor subject to the requirements of section 558.70 shall recommend in writing that the transferee obtain an independent home inspection report to provide full and complete information as required to be disclosed under this section and under rules adopted by the real estate commission pursuant to section 543B.9.
b. A transferor subject to section 558.70 shall provide the real estate disclosure statement required by this chapter at least seven days before the real estate installment sales contract is executed by all parties to the contract. 93 Acts, ch 30, §6; 96 Acts, ch 1204, §11; 2002 Acts, ch 1136, §4, 6; 2008 Acts, ch 1110, §1; 2011 Acts, ch 25, §143; 2012 Acts, ch 1009, §30; 2025 Acts, ch 144, §2, 3 Referred to in §136B.2, 558A.6, 714.8 2025 amendment to subsection 1, paragraph a effective January 1, 2026; 2025 Acts, ch 144, §3 Subsection 1, paragraph a amended \n
Notes of Decisions
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4 in the last 5 years), 1997–2025 · leading case:
Meyer v. Jones, 696 N.W.2d 611 (Iowa 2005).
Meyer v. Jones, 696 N.W.2d 611 (Iowa 2005).
· cites it 2× “The record is devoid of any evidence regarding a disclosure statement given by Reid to Meyer in connection with the transfer of the property.”
Jensen v. Sattler, 696 N.W.2d 582 (Iowa 2005).
“§ 558A.4(1); see, e.g., Iowa Admin. Code r.”
Arthur v. Brick, 565 N.W.2d 623 (Iowa Ct. App. 1997).
· cites it 2× “It also imposes liability on a transferor, broker, or salesperson if “that person has actual knowledge of the inaccuracy, or fails to exercise ordinary care in obtaining the information.” Iowa Code § 558A.6(1). The standard of reporting is one of good faith: All information…”
Hammes v. Jclb Props., LLC, 764 N.W.2d 552 (Iowa Ct. App. 2008).
“§ 558A.4(1). Liability is authorized in section six, which states: A person who violates this chapter shall be liable to a transferee for the amount of actual damages suffered by the transferee, but subject to the following limitations: (1) The transferor .”
Peterson v. Bottomley, 582 N.W.2d 187 (Iowa 1998).
· cites it 2× “With respect to the circumstances surrounding the roof damage, the disclosure form, which the district court found complied with the form required by Iowa Code section 558A.4(I), did not inquire as to roof condition other than asking the age of the roof and whether it leaked.”
Silver v. Barner (Iowa Ct. App. 2023).
· cites it 2× “(citing Iowa Code § 558A.4(1)(a) (2022)). A person who violates the chapter is liable for actual damages, but “[t]he transferor, or a broker or salesperson .”
— Iowa Code § 558A.4(1) — 5 cases
Jensen v. Sattler, 696 N.W.2d 582 (Iowa 2005).
“§ 558A.4(1); see, e.g., Iowa Admin. Code r.”
Arthur v. Brick, 565 N.W.2d 623 (Iowa Ct. App. 1997).
“It also imposes liability on a transferor, broker, or salesperson if “that person has actual knowledge of the inaccuracy, or fails to exercise ordinary care in obtaining the information.” Iowa Code § 558A.6(1). The standard of reporting is one of good faith: All information…”
Hammes v. Jclb Props., LLC, 764 N.W.2d 552 (Iowa Ct. App. 2008).
“§ 558A.4(1). Liability is authorized in section six, which states: A person who violates this chapter shall be liable to a transferee for the amount of actual damages suffered by the transferee, but subject to the following limitations: (1) The transferor .”
— Iowa Code § 558A.4(1)(a) — 6 cases
Silver v. Barner (Iowa Ct. App. 2023).
“(citing Iowa Code § 558A.4(1)(a) (2022)). A person who violates the chapter is liable for actual damages, but “[t]he transferor, or a broker or salesperson .”
— Iowa Code § 558A.4(I) — 1 case
Peterson v. Bottomley, 582 N.W.2d 187 (Iowa 1998).
“With respect to the circumstances surrounding the roof damage, the disclosure form, which the district court found complied with the form required by Iowa Code section 558A.4(I), did not inquire as to roof condition other than asking the age of the roof and whether it leaked.”
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