Iowa Consumer Laws

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Welcome to FindLaw's consumer protection laws section for Iowa residents, covering the laws and regulations meant to protect consumers from deceptive business practices, financial or online fraud, and the forces of the marketplace in general. Keep in mind that quite a few business, real estate, and criminal laws also protect consumer interests. For instance, Iowa's deceptive business practices statute holds businesses accountable but ultimately are meant to protect consumers. Iowa consumer laws also prohibit identity theft and pyramid schemes, while protecting new car purchasers through "lemon laws." Learn more about Iowa consumer laws by clicking on one of the topics below.

Learn About Iowa Consumer Laws

  • Iowa Homestead Protection Law

    Summary of Iowa's so-called homestead protection law, which allows homeowners to declare a portion of their home equity as a homestead and thus off-limits to creditors during bankruptcy.

  • Iowa Deceptive Trade Practice Laws

    List of various acts considered to be deceptive trade practices under Iowa statutes, with information about filing a complaint and protecting yourself as a consumer.

  • Iowa Interest Rate Laws

    How Iowa law places certain limits on the amount of interest a creditor may charge in the absence of a written contract, including exceptions and loopholes.

  • Iowa Antitrust Law

    Summary of Iowa's antitrust law, which places restrictions on companies that attempt to stifle the competition through collusion, mergers, or other actions considered illegal by the state.

  • Iowa Identity Theft Law

    How Iowa law prohibits the crime of identity theft and how consumers can protect themselves in the event of a violation, which is charged as a felony in some cases.

  • Iowa Lemon Law

    Summary of Iowa's Defective Motor Vehicles law, or "lemon" law, which holds dealers and manufacturers liable for new cars that are especially problematic or inoperable.

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