Deposit was held back for broken items but none of the items were repaired or replaced. Is this legal?

No, they do not have to repair the items. However, the holdback of security deposit funds must be for either damage or unpaid rent.

My ex wife filed a motion to modify custody in a different state then our divorce/custody happened in, is this normal?

It depends on where the child lives, and yes, it happens all the time.

The state of Iowa can put you in prison.

What are my options on the property?

If you don't pay the property taxes, investors will pay them and acquire a "tax sale certificate" whereby you will have to both (a) pay back the...

Can I sue Walmart for racial discrimination?

Sounds like a lot of drama that would be a waste of time to pursue. Go to a different store.

Can an association say a tow truck under contract with the police, with an emergency vehicle permit be made to not park there?

If the question is whether he is immune from parking regulations because he has a contract with the city and an emergency vehicle permit, the...

The most straightforward options are: (1) complain to your apartment manager/landlord; (2) complain to police and/or city enforcement. There's not...

Salon owner looking to buy a future tenant out of her current lease, What legal document do I need?

Attorneys go to school for four years to get an undergraduate degree and then three years of professional study for a professional degree. They...

Can my landlord force me to pay for bed bug treatment?

Iowa law is not 100% clear on this issue. It depends.

If someone's rights are restored at the state level, does it make any difference at the federal level?

The procedure under Iowa Code Section 724.31 is federally compliant to the NICS Improvement Amendments Act (only a few states' aren't), and so a...