Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Iowa

About a year ago, my father and I jointly purchased a home for my daughter and grandson, which is in my name. Unfortunately, we did not have a written contract; she verbally agreed to pay the set monthly payment and the utilities. She has not paid either for over nine months. I wanted to take legal action, but my father would not agree. He recently passed away and I sent her an eviction notice via certified mail. In researching tenant/landlord rights, I am unsure what my rights are--or if I have any!


Asked on 3/06/11, 10:05 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman solo practitioner

You're stuck with the problem. I suggest that you contact an attorney. If there's no rental agreement your daughter is a tenant at will and you can evict her just as you would any other tenant.

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Answered on 3/09/11, 8:11 am


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