Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Iowa

I just need to know, where to file my lawsuit. Our property is in Jesup, IA and we evicted our tenants in Sept. 09. Non payment of rent, owed deposit still, other things. I am still waiting for the Buchanan Sheriff's dept to send me the report and pictures of the marijuana that was being grown on our property. This was found the day after they moved on Oct. 1. They were in a 1 year lease that was broken and many damaged as well. I was not able to find anyone to rent the property until the end of Dec. 09. I found out that they are living in Ft. Meyers, Fl and I need to know if I file in Jesup, IA (where our property is located)or Ft. Meyers FL? I know its going to be difficult but this has to be done. They owe us over 6000.00. Wouldn't that be in Civil Court? Its 5000.00 limit in FL and Iowa for Small Claims. I just need to know where to file and what court please.

I am living in Reno, NV and have been in NV since last year.

Thank you for your help.

Shelley Silva


Asked on 1/18/10, 1:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

File in Buchanan County. On the other hand you could file in Florida, they'd default and you'd still have the problem of collecting your money from a bunch of deadbeats.

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Answered on 1/24/10, 8:25 pm


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