Eviction Dispute Legal Guidance

Summary

In Iowa, landlords must provide a 3-day notice for non-payment of rent. If payment is made within those 3 days, eviction should be halted. Refusal of previously accepted rental assistance might be legally questionable. Landlords cannot evict tenants based on personal reasons or retaliation. Discrepancies in financial records between cases may be grounds for dismissal. Consider appealing the court decision, seeking help from a local legal aid organization, or filing a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission if you believe youre being discriminated against.

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Kristin Matthews
Hello Kristin Matthews, how can I assist you with your legal issue today?
We were evicted back in May of this year for non payment of rent however we did pay it after the 3 days but during the 3 days they refused rental assistance which they accepted prior and never sent a official letter to all mobile park tenants saying the dont accept it anymore
Hello Kristin, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. To provide you with accurate legal information, could you please share your location or the state where this occurred? Different states have different laws regarding eviction processes.
We live in Iowa. We have plenty of messages showing this actually all stems from a complaint being made to owner.
In Iowa:
- Landlords must provide a *-day notice for non-payment of rent.
- If payment is made within those 3 days, eviction proceedings should be halted.
- A landlord's refusal of previously accepted rental assistance might be legally questionable.
Seek legal aid in Iowa for specific advice.
They took us in january * and the judge dismissed it due to back taxes. Then they filed agaim in feburary however their financial records dont match between cases and we were told we were undesirable to community.
I'm sorry to hear that, Kristin. In Iowa:
- Landlords cannot evict tenants based on personal reasons or retaliation.
- Discrepancies in financial records between cases may be grounds for dismissal.
- Consult with a local tenant rights organization for guidance.
We have tried but iowa courts wouldnt listen to us.
I'm sorry to hear about your difficult situation, Kristin. Here are some possible next steps:
- Appeal the court decision.
- Seek help from a local legal aid organization.
- File a complaint with the Iowa Civil Rights Commission if you believe you're being discriminated against.