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Evicting Threatening Tenant
by Heather (IA)
on August 18, 2014 @16:04
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A tenant threatened my husband. We are using a three day notice to evict under Iowa law for physical violence or threatening physical violence. It's one where they can't remedy the situation. If they don't leave, we can file a FED after the three day time period has lapsed. I have a pretty good handle on that procedure. It's the in between that I'm not sure about. Are we under a legal obligation to speak with these people? I just want to know, if they show up on my door step, can I just tell them to go away or am I under some obligation to try to work it out? There's work that needs to be done up at the house and I won't let my husband go back there to finish anything that needs to be done inside a structure.
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Re: Evicting Threatening Tenant
by Anonymous
on August 18, 2014 @16:11
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No communication is required or suggested. Maintain a strict no communication policy in this type of situation. They just need to pack up and go, no discussion required.
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Re: Evicting Threatening Tenant
by Garry (Iowa)
on August 18, 2014 @17:21
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I'm from Ia. but have never had to evict anyone for this reason. Just be sure to read all the LL/T laws, to be sure that it doesn't fall under the 7/7 day notice to cure or quit. If they call or come to the door, just tell them you will see them in court----then hang up or close the door. No one should go over to the house until they are totally out, and you have possession back again. Then change the locks.
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Re: Evicting Threatening Tenant
by Anonymous
on August 18, 2014 @23:25
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I would be inclined to call the police if they showed up at your house under these circumstances. Protect yourself.
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Re: Evicting Threatening Tenant
by Nicole (PA)
on August 18, 2014 @23:29
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I apparently have been VERY fortunate as a 30+ year landlord. I have never had a tenant threaten me nor barely raise a voice at me.
what in the world was the situation where a tenant threatened him? also, what type work needs done in the house during tenancy (of course I realize some things do need takenfcare of but not that it rises to the level of violence being threatened)
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