Iowa law

Premises Liability Laws in Iowa.

Iowa premises-liability law applies a reasonable-care standard to landowners and occupiers, with duties varying based on visitor status under Iowa case law. The 2-year personal-injury statute of limitations at Iowa Code § 614.1(2) applies to most premises claims, and Iowa follows modified comparative fault with a 51% bar at Iowa Code § 668.3.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

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Statute of Limitations

2 yearsIowa Code § 614.1(2)

Premises-liability claims in Iowa must generally be filed within 2 years of the injury.

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Fault & Liability Rules

Modified Comparative Fault (51% Bar)Iowa Code § 668.3

Iowa applies modified comparative fault: a plaintiff whose fault is not greater than 50% can recover a reduced award, but a plaintiff who is more than 50% at fault is barred from recovery.

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