Iowa HF322, the Stop Squatters Act, allows real property owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants and provides penalties.

Iowa HF322, the Stop Squatters Act, provides a legal mechanism for real property owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants from their property. The law enforcement agency must investigate the complaint and, if valid, direct the unauthorized occupant to vacate immediately, return possession to the owner, and assess a fee. The bill also modifies the definition of trespass and sets criminal penalties for property damage caused by unauthorized occupants.

Iowa HF322, the Stop Squatters Act, allows real property owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants and provides penalties.

Iowa HF322, the Stop Squatters Act, provides a legal mechanism for real property owners to request law enforcement to remove unauthorized occupants from their property. The law enforcement agency must investigate the complaint and, if valid, direct the unauthorized occupant to vacate immediately, return possession to the owner, and assess a fee. The bill also modifies the definition of trespass and sets criminal penalties for property damage caused by unauthorized occupants.