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2009 Iowa Code
Title 14 - Property
Subtitle 2 - Real Property - Gifts
CHAPTER 562A - UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW
562A.26 - TENANT'S REMEDIES FOR LANDLORD'S UNLAWFUL OUSTER, EXCLUSION, OR DIMINUTION OF SERVICE.

        562A.26  TENANT'S REMEDIES FOR LANDLORD'S UNLAWFUL
      OUSTER, EXCLUSION, OR DIMINUTION OF SERVICE.
         If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the
      premises or willfully diminishes services to the tenant by
      interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or
      other essential service to the tenant, the tenant may recover
      possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case,
      recover the actual damages sustained by the tenant and reasonable
      attorney's fees.  If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord
      shall return all prepaid rent and security.
         Section History: Early Form
         [C79, 81, § 562A.26]

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