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Rebecca B.
  • Investor
  • Des Moines, IA
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Eviction Process Questions

Rebecca B.
  • Investor
  • Des Moines, IA
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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.

My original post is here:

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/350...

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