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Eviction Process Questions
Des Moines, Iowa.
I served a 3 day notice, personally and signed by a ternary, and on the third day they said they had part of the rent and would have the rest the following week. Nice try. I declined the partial payment. I had one of the tenants, sign a 7 day notice on the off chance they would pay.
Today is the last day to pay and I haven't heard from them, except for a text message from a relative of theirs saying that I needed to let them pay late or they would drag out the eviction process. I ignored that.
My plan is to file for an FED tomorrow morning. I have a few questions first.
Do I have to contact them today or do I just wait to see if they contact me?
It's my understanding that I go to the civil court on 5th Street and file. The Sheriff has an office there too for service. Is that the best way or should I use another process server? The IA REIA has a recommended server on their website. Any reason not to use the Sheriff?
Am I correct in that this is just to get possession. That I would later file a small claims for rent, late fees and any damages?
If I have an attorney at the hearing can I include the coat of that in what they owe me?
I know where the one tenant works. I'm thinking with this I can get a garnishment if I have to. Can I?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
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