Property Management
In Iowa, the eviction process for a tenant who fails to pay rent begins with:
AImmediately changing the locks
BServing the tenant with a 3-day notice to pay rent or quit✓ Correct
CFiling a complaint with the IREC
DApplying to the county assessor for relief
Explanation
Iowa Code Chapter 562A requires the landlord to serve the tenant with a written 3-day notice to pay overdue rent or vacate before filing a forcible entry and detainer (FED/eviction) action in court.
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