Landlord and Tenant Law Questions and Answers

Landlord and Tenant Law Questions and Answers

Are all housing rentals covered by the same Iowa law? No. Most usual rentals are covered by Iowa’s Residential Landlord/Tenant law at Iowa Code Chapter 562A. There are a few situations that aren’t covered by that law, but may be covered by other laws: Transitional...

Urgent Assistance for Migrant Workers

There may be immigration consequences to enrolling in a public benefits program.  If you or a family member is concerned about any risks of enrolling in public benefit programs, please contact Iowa Legal Aid for help analyzing your individual circumstances.  If...

Food Stamps and Immigrants

The Food Assistance Program helps prevent hunger in America. This program helps buy food in stores, at farmers’ markets, and in other places. The Food Assistance Program is for people with low income. The program can help people who are homeless. You don’t need to...

Can I Expunge My Adult Criminal Conviction in Iowa?

The State of Iowa’s policy is to keep most criminal records public.  The criminal court docket is online for anyone to see most adult criminal records in Iowa for no cost.  This means that a future employer, landlord, spouse, or neighbor can see any adult’s...