Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.22
Before whom taken.
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The officer taking the deposition shall not be a party, a person financially interested in the action, an attorney or employee of any party, an employee of any such attorney, or any person related within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity to a party, a party’s attorney, or an employee of either of any party.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.22 establishes who is disqualified from serving as the officer who takes a deposition in a proceeding. The rule bars anyone with a personal stake in the outcome—such as a party to the case, someone with a financial interest, an attorney or employee connected to any party, or a close relative (within the fourth degree of consanguinity or affinity) of a party or their attorney—from presiding over the deposition. The intent is to ensure that the person administering the deposition is neutral and free from conflicts of interest.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.22, property owners or managers involved in a proceeding before the relevant Iowa administrative body should be aware that any deposition taken in the matter must be administered by a disinterested officer. Compliant operators generally verify that the chosen deposition officer has no financial stake in the case, no employment relationship with any party or their counsel, and no close family connection to anyone involved. Confirming these qualifications before a deposition proceeds helps ensure the record is not later challenged on procedural grounds.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 161—9 § 161—9.22 gives tenants a basis to question the validity of a deposition if the officer who took it had a disqualifying relationship—such as being related to the landlord, the landlord's attorney, or having a financial interest in the outcome. If a tenant believes a deposition was improperly administered, that concern can potentially be raised as a procedural objection within the proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with Iowa administrative procedure can help explain what options may be available in such a situation.
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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