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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord, who conveys premises that include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser, is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring subsequent to written notice to the tenant of the conveyance.
2. A manager of premises that includes a dwelling unit is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of the person's management.
3. Except in cases of willful, reckless, or gross negligence, a landlord is not liable in a civil action for personal injury, death, property damage, or other damages resulting from or arising out of an occurrence involving a firearm, a firearm component, or ammunition that the landlord is required to allow on the property under section 562A.11.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XIV. Property [Chs. 555-594A] § 562A.16. Limitation of liability - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xiv-property-chs-555-594a/ia-code-sect-562a-16/
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