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2 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law for Iowa on
Q: What do you do if a neighbor applies chemicals to your property after you have told him not to
Harley C. Erbe
Harley C. Erbe
answered on Feb 17, 2017

It depends upon the damage to your property and whether it's worth pursuing a legal claim. More information is needed.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Real Estate Law, Contracts and Legal Malpractice for Iowa on
Q: I was not given any advance notification that my attorney was leaving the law firm, is this acceptable?

I retained an attorney in Iowa (I live in Montana) to represent me in a real estate matter concerning property in Iowa, in March 2016. I have sent a $12,500 retainer, and about half of it has been spent. Today I was informed the the attorney has left that firm and another attorney is picking up... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Aug 18, 2016

You should have been told in advance, but if there was an emergency--illness etc--then advance notice need not be sent.

As they have your file assuming things are moving along, you need to speak with them find out what their background is what their plans are etc.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Iowa on
Q: Can person "sell" their own property to their girlfriend/boyfriend in a domestic situation?

Man owns a mobile home. His mother and girlfriend live in the same home. His girlfriend pays rent and other bills. His mother does not. His mother attacks his girlfriend and he gets in the middle to prevent more physical harm to the girlfriend. Mother calls cops. Cops arrest man. Can man sell his... View More

Nicholas A. Sarcone
Nicholas A. Sarcone
answered on Feb 23, 2017

It is not necessary to sell your mobile home in order to evict your mother. There is an eviction process which a lawyer can help you with. The lawyer is allowed contact with the protected party and can therefore effectuate the eviction.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Iowa on
Q: Can a mobile home park owner give away abandoned homes in Iowa?

There is a mobile home in our rural park that was abandoned and left all trashed out. It was the home for feral cats and more. The floor was rotted way, windows knocked out, skirting off in most areas, just very trashy. The owner of the court is very tight with his money and didn't want to pay... View More

Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
answered on Oct 3, 2015

Basically, you are asking if something can be done which has already been done. The point here is what can you do about what has already happened. You could band together with other residents, for instance, and go see a local real estate attorney.

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Q: Can a Realtor who is hosting an open house, offer free ice cream treats ONLY if guests sign in?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 3, 2015

It's the Realtor's ice cream, so why not? But check with a local real estate lawyer to verify.

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