Iowa HF2359 amends liability for property owners maintaining public sidewalks and other property in cities.

Iowa HF2359 modifies the responsibility and liability of abutting property owners for public places in cities. Under current law, property owners may be required by city ordinance to maintain public sidewalks or other property between the property line and the curb line. The bill adds that property owners may be liable if they fail to use reasonable care in maintaining such property. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Iowa HF2359 amends liability for property owners maintaining public sidewalks and other property in cities.

Iowa HF2359 modifies the responsibility and liability of abutting property owners for public places in cities. Under current law, property owners may be required by city ordinance to maintain public sidewalks or other property between the property line and the curb line. The bill adds that property owners may be liable if they fail to use reasonable care in maintaining such property. The bill takes effect upon enactment.