Rental issues
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Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.
Iowa Legal Aid - Des Moines
Free legal assistance in civil legal issues such as housing, rental issues, domestic violence, public benefit program denials, utility shut-offs, tax problems & consumer issues, to low-income persons.
Rental issues: How Do I Get My Landlord to Make Repairs? https://www.iowalegalaid.org/resource/how-do-i-get-my-landlord-to-make-repairs
Landlord issues, rental issues, mold, etc, housing issues.
Des Moines, IA 50314
Rent or Deposit Assistance, Homeless
Central Iowa Shelter and Services, Rolling Hills Region CISS
- Shelter, meals, and support services at no cost to adults experiencing homelessness, while also facilitating their move towards self-sufficiency. The Shelter has a cap at 150 people.
- Coordinated Entry
- Rolling Hills Coalition: 15 counties in Southeast Iowa including Jasper County.
- Iowa Housing Help: to connect with a designated lead agency in your area.. The information will be put into a database that is shared with agencies across the state that have signed a confidentiality agreement. Link. Iowa Housing Help link
Four Categories of the Homeless Definition
Within the homeless definition, there are four categories of homelessness:
- Literally Homeless
- Imminent Risk of Homelessness
- Homeless Under Other Federal Statutes
- Fleeing/Attempting to Flee Domestic Violence
Keywords: Rent, deposit assistance, homelessness, homeless, housing help, home, eviction, rental, rental assistance, rent assistance
Des Moines, IA 50309
Rent Issues (Mold, bugs, etc)
Poor Living Conditions: Do they own, rent, live with others?
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Mold: USDA Loans and Grants, FEMA Flood Damage
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How to clean up Webstie: https://www.cdc.gov/mold-health/about/clean-up.html
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Bugs/Infestation: vectors, Lice, fleas, bed bugs, bugs, mice, rats, bats, and other animals. See CDC reference, your lease agreement and legal aid
Rentals review lease agreement, if you own a home, check with homeowner insurance.
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Landlord issues- Iowa Legal Aid
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Well, septic, zoning issue, or building permit. Jasper Co. Community Development or city.
Inspection for Rentals?
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Rental inspections in Baxter and Newton. Colfax will be starting again. 4/2025
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If in Newton and need inspections, https://www.newtongov.org/122/Building-Division
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NOTE: The Jasper County Health Department does not have any authority over rental or housing issues.
Mold
Mold Clean Up Source: CDC
If you are a renter, see your lease agreement, and check if your location offers rental inspections (call your City Hall).
