Iowa SSB1118 modifies property owner responsibilities for public places in cities, prohibiting fines and limiting cost assessments.

Iowa SSB1118 amends the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities. It specifies that abutting property owners are responsible for maintaining property between the property line and the curb, including removing natural accumulations of snow and ice. The bill prohibits cities from assessing fines against property owners for failure to comply with these requirements. Instead, cities can only assess material and direct labor costs, collected like property taxes. The bill takes effect upon enactment.

Iowa SSB1118 modifies property owner responsibilities for public places in cities, prohibiting fines and limiting cost assessments.

Iowa SSB1118 amends the responsibility and liability of property owners for public places in cities. It specifies that abutting property owners are responsible for maintaining property between the property line and the curb, including removing natural accumulations of snow and ice. The bill prohibits cities from assessing fines against property owners for failure to comply with these requirements. Instead, cities can only assess material and direct labor costs, collected like property taxes. The bill takes effect upon enactment.