Property Management

In Iowa, an eviction (forcible entry and detainer) proceeding begins when the landlord:

AFiles a complaint in district court✓ Correct
BChanges the locks on the rental unit
CRemoves the tenant's personal property
DReports the tenant to a credit bureau

Explanation

Iowa's legal eviction process requires the landlord to file a forcible entry and detainer (FED) complaint in district court. Self-help eviction measures like changing locks are illegal in Iowa.

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