Iowa § 563.3 Openings in walls

Iowa Statutes

§ 563.3 — Openings in walls

Iowa § 563.3

Title XIVPROPERTY

Ch. 563WALLS IN COMMON

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Iowa Code § 563.3 (2026).

Text

Nowallshallbebuiltbyanypersonpartlyonthelandofanotherwithanyopeningstherein,
and every separating wall between buildings shall, as high as the upper part of the first story,
be presumed to be a wall in common, if there be no titles, proof, or mark to the contrary, and
if any wall is erected which, under the provisions of this chapter, becomes, or may become,
at the option of another, a wall in common, such person shall not be compelled to contribute
to the expense of closing any openings therein, but this shall be done at the expense of the
owner of such wall.

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Nowallshallbebuiltbyanypersonpartlyonthelandofanotherwithanyopeningstherein,
and every separating wall between buildings shall, as high as the upper part of the first story,
be presumed to be a wall in common, if there be no titles, proof, or mark to the contrary, and
if any wall is erected which, under the provisions of this chapter, becomes, or may become,
at the option of another, a wall in common, such person shall not be compelled to contribute
to the expense of closing any openings therein, but this shall be done at the expense of the
owner of such wall.