Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 572.5 (2026)

Extent of lien

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The entire land upon which any building or improvement is situated, including that portion not covered therewith, shall be subject to a mechanic’s lien to the extent of the interest therein of the person for whose benefit such material was furnished or labor performed. [R60, §1854; C73, §2140; C97, §3090; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10274; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §572.5]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1995–2003 · leading case: W.P. Barber Lumber Co. v. Celania, 674 N.W.2d 62 (Iowa 2003).

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W.P. Barber Lumber Co. v. Celania, 674 N.W.2d 62 (Iowa 2003). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code section 572.5, a section of the mechanic’s lien statute entitled “Extent of Lien,” states: [T]he entire land upon which any building or improvement is situated, including that portion not covered therewith, shall be subject to a mechanic’s lien to the extent of the…”

Midland Sav. Bank FSB v. Stewart Grp., LC, 533 N.W.2d 191 (Iowa 1995). · cites it 3× “See Iowa Code § 572.5 . Because the mechanic’s hen is limited to the interest held by Stewart, Midland urges the circumstances are similar to those in Ely Savings Bank v.”

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