Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.20
Order for removal
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The order for removal can be executed only in the daytime.
Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.20 establishes a time restriction on when a court-ordered removal from a property may be carried out. Under this rule, the physical execution of a removal order — meaning the actual act of removing an occupant — is limited to daytime hours. No removal may be carried out at night, regardless of when the order was issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.20 means that even after a valid removal order has been obtained, property owners and managers must coordinate with the appropriate authorities to ensure the order is executed only during daytime hours. Compliant operators generally confirm scheduling details with the executing officer in advance to avoid any attempt at nighttime removal. Proceeding outside these hours could expose the removal process to legal challenge.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.20 provides occupants with a procedural protection: any removal carried out at night would not conform to the requirements of Iowa law. Tenants who believe a removal was executed outside of permitted daytime hours may have grounds to raise that as a legal issue, consult a tenant-rights organization, or seek guidance from a local legal aid office. Understanding this timing requirement can be an important part of knowing one's rights during the eviction process.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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