Iowa legal term
Foreclosed homeowner in Iowa Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Iowa legislative session
In Iowa criminal law, “Foreclosed homeowner” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Iowa criminal code.
What does “Foreclosed homeowner” mean in Iowa criminal law?
“Foreclosed homeowner” means an owner of residential real property, including a condominium, that is the primary residence of the owner and whose mortgage on the real property is or was in foreclosure, forfeiture, or tax sale. 3. a. “Foreclosure purchaser” means a person that has acted as the acquirer in a foreclosure reconveyance. “Foreclosure purchaser” includes a person that has acted in joint venture or joint enterprise with one or more acquirers in a foreclosure reconveyance. b. “Foreclosure purchaser” does not include any of the following: (1) A natural person who shows that the natural (Iowa Code § 714F.1)
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