Can I as the landlord make improvements to my property with my tenant still in place or do I need the tenants permission?

Your tenant has the right to quiet enjoyment of the property. Knowing the nature of the upgrades would be important to know in answering your...

Do I get ownership of my deceased parents house ? they still owe a mortgage ? Will the mortgage stay the same ?

I am sorry for your losses. The answer to your question depends on whether your parent had wills or trusts and whether you have siblings. A...

Is there Ernest money deposits in the real estate for the the state of Iowa?

There is an argument that a contract without earnest money is not enforceable since there is no consideration. This is something to discuss with...

Can a minor (5 year old) be forced into arbitration? I never signed any contract but my wife did and he was a beneficiary of it

Unfortunately, the answer to your question primarily depends on the agreement that was signed. There are circumstances where such provisions are...

Can there be guns in my house in a safe (combination lock) if I’m a felon and hubby is hunter ?

I am licensed in Illinois as well as Iowa. If it was a conviction, you would not be eligible for expungement. Here is a link to a checklist of...

How can I go about suing a car oil place?

The first step is determining what the problem is and the cost to repair it. Second is establishing that these two events, almost two months apart,...

Yes, depending on the circumstance, it could be. You would need to consider if this is the best way to handle this, since the repercussions can be...

Contractor dispute...?

I would say yes. She at least was an apparent agent for you, if not authorized. However, a complete review of the contract would be required to...

How do I evict a family member from a property?

It would depend on how the family member came to reside there. Since you indicate that there is no rent required, it makes me wonder whether there...

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I am guessing you mean money from your former spouse. Unfortunately, that is not the way to go about it. Your former spouse's attorney has no duty...