Iowa § 572.32 Attorney fees — remedies

Iowa Statutes

§ 572.32 — Attorney fees — remedies

Iowa § 572.32

Title XIVPROPERTY

Ch. 572MECHANIC’S LIEN

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Iowa Code § 572.32 (2026).

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1.Inacourtactiontoenforceamechanic’slien, oranactionbroughtuponanybondgiven in lieu thereof, a prevailing plaintiff may be awarded reasonable attorney fees.

2.In a court action to challenge a mechanic’s lien posted on a residential construction property, or any bond given in lieu thereof, if the person challenging the lien or defending against any action on the bond prevails, the court may award reasonable attorney fees and actual damages. If the court determines that the mechanic’s lien was posted in bad faith or the supporting affidavit was materially false, the court shall award the owner reasonable attorney fees plus an amount not less than five hundred dollars or the amount of the lien, whichever is less.

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1. Inacourtactiontoenforceamechanic’slien, oranactionbroughtuponanybondgiven
in lieu thereof, a prevailing plaintiff may be awarded reasonable attorney fees.
2. In a court action to challenge a mechanic’s lien posted on a residential construction
property, or any bond given in lieu thereof, if the person challenging the lien or defending
against any action on the bond prevails, the court may award reasonable attorney fees and
actual damages. If the court determines that the mechanic’s lien was posted in bad faith
or the supporting affidavit was materially false, the court shall award the owner reasonable
attorney fees plus an amount not less than five hundred dollars or the amount of the lien,
whichever is less.