If the landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant from the premises or willfully diminishes services to the tenant by interrupting or causing the interruption of electric, gas, water or other essential service to the tenant, the tenant may recover possession or terminate the rental agreement and, in either case, recover the actual damages sustained by the tenant and reasonable attorney fees. If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all prepaid rent and security.
Iowa Code § 562A.26
Tenant’s remedies for landlord’s unlawful ouster, exclusion, or diminution of service
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