Iowa Code Title X. Financial Resources [Chs. 421-454] § 425.33. Rent increase--request and order for reduction

1. If upon petition by a claimant the department of health and human services determines that a landlord has increased the claimant's rent primarily because the claimant is eligible for reimbursement under this subchapter, the department of health and human services shall request the landlord by mail to reduce the rent appropriately.

2. In determining whether a landlord has increased a claimant's rent primarily because the claimant is eligible for reimbursement under this subchapter, the department of health and human services shall consider the following factors:

3. If the landlord fails to comply with the request of the department of health and human services within fifteen days after the request is mailed, the department of health and human services shall order the rent reduced by an appropriate amount.