Business Contract and Commercial Lease Issues

What should I do if I can’t pay my commercial lease for my business? Commercial or business tenants do not enjoy the same protections as residential tenants under Iowa law.  Courts assume that business owners have more sophistication to enter contracts than...

Bullying in Iowa

Many parents and providers are unsure of what rights their children may have if their child has been bullied at school. Although few specific remedies currently exist, Iowa law has evolved to provide some answers. In 2007, the Iowa legislature passed a law requiring...

Benefits for Seniors

BenefitsCheckUp is a tool that will tell you if you can get federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also describes the programs and tells you where to apply.

Avoiding Ripoffs From Contractors and Insurance

What if someone says he is from the Insurance Division or my insurance company and offers to speed up my claim if I pay him some money? Beware of anyone who makes this kind of claim. Ask this person’s name and immediately report him or her to your insurance...

Avoid Housing Schemes

If a Real Estate Deal Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Might Be Housing is expensive. Many Iowans struggle each month to come up with enough money to pay the mortgage or rent. If an individual gets the chance to buy a house for a very small amount of money or sell a...