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Updated almost 6 years ago,

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Ashly B.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Des Moines, IA
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Won the judgement... now what?

Ashly B.
  • Real Estate Investor
  • Des Moines, IA
Posted

Took a tenant to court for money judgement. First time I've ever done this. She didn't file an appeal or show for the hearing. It was filed this morning stating defendant owes plaintiff $X,XXX with interest plus court costs (not defined amount) and that the defendant should make arrangements to pay the plaintiff directly. That was it. How do I actually go about collecting now? Do I report back to the court when/if she pays? I don't even have her current address now that she's moved - should I send an email with the judgement with court costs added in and how she can make payments? Is there a next step after a designated amount of time or they can just not pay with no repercussions? I'm in Iowa if that's relevant. 

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