Statewide Iowa — Iowa Legal Aid is now operating four help desks in county courthouses across the state to help tenants avoid eviction. The agency opened its help center at the Johnson County Courthouse this week and has others operating in Polk, Linn and Black Hawk counties.
Ericka Petersen, of Iowa Legal Aid, offers important advice to tenants, and is letting landlords know they can get rent assistance without seeking an eviction.
A recent federal survey shows some 84-thousand Iowans are behind on rent, many due to the pandemic. Petersen wants tenants to know they do have rights.
With the federal eviction moratorium set to expire July 31st, attorneys and service providers are anticipating a surge in evictions. Residents can call Iowa Legal Aid at 800-532-1275. For more information, visit iowalegalaid.org
