Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Iowa

I own a mini storage and one of the tenants is always 3 to 4 months past due. I have sent him monthly invoices, past due letters, phone calls, and, according to the state laws a certified letter notifying him that his units will be auctioned and publish same. He said that the former owner of the mini storage, (I've owned it for past 2 years), who was a personal friend of his, signed his name (tenant) for him. However, this tenant has continued to rent from me and pay his rent, usually late, which I believe would be this tenants confirmation that he is responsible for the rent and lease.
Here lies the problem. He finally stopped by and paid the majority of the bill, and told my manager that if I ever sent another "certified" letter to him he would sue me, since he wasn't the "actual" person who signed his name to the original lease. What are his rights to sue me, if any?

Asked on 9/27/10, 1:33 pm

Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

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If he isn't the person who signed the original lease, then he's a tenant at will. Follow the procedure and let him take you to court.

Answered on 10/02/10, 8:52 pm

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