Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.10
Service by publication
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Repealed by 2010 Acts, ch 1017, §10, 11.
Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.10, which previously addressed service by publication in forcible entry and detainer proceedings, was formally repealed by the Iowa Legislature through 2010 Acts, chapter 1017, sections 10 and 11. As a result, this section no longer carries any operative legal effect. Any rules that may have been contained here are no longer part of Iowa law under this citation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Because Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.10 was repealed in 2010, property owners and managers should not rely on this section as authority for any procedural step in an eviction or forcible entry and detainer action. Compliant operators look to currently active provisions within Iowa Code ch. 648 and related statutes for guidance on proper service procedures. Consulting current Iowa court rules and active statutory provisions is the general practice for staying up to date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Iowa Code ch. 648 § 648.10 no longer exists as enforceable law, having been repealed by the 2010 Iowa Legislature. Tenants involved in a forcible entry and detainer proceeding should be aware that this specific section cannot be cited as a source of rights or procedural protections. Those seeking to understand current service requirements or their rights in such proceedings may wish to review active sections of Iowa Code ch. 648 or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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