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Don’t forget to register for our members meeting April 12th

by Bob Randklev
April 10th, 2012

Register today for our April meeting on Thursday evening the 12th.

CRPD Officer Chris Bieber and his partner Jenks the Drug Dog will present our program.

Come at 6:00 for social hour

Meal and program will be at 7:00, at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 525 33rd Avenue SW.

(Better leave your illegal drugs at home or Jenks may sniff you out.)

Be sure to patronize the Clarion by registering for the meal; that is how we are able to use their facilities
each month.

The event is free but we ask you register in advance.

Dinner is available for $13.00 per person and the menu this month is:

ROAST BEEF, POTOATE, VEG, SALAD, ROLLS

Please register by following the link below:

 

http://landlordsoflinncounty.org/event-registration/?ee=19

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Property Tax Assessment Appeal

by Keith Smith
March 15th, 2012

From Representative Nick Wagner’s March 15, 2012 Newsletter.

Several people and employers have contacted me concerning their recent property valuations. Many are concerned about the substantial increases that they received and have asked what can be done. There is a process by which you can appeal your property tax assessment to get it reduced. This can help keep property valuations at the right level. I find it odd that the same people who collect property tax revenue based on a valuation also set that very same valuation. I think we could reform this process and it would result in more equitable outcomes.

A property owner or taxpayer who is dissatisfied with the owner’s or taxpayer’s assessment may file a written protest against the assessment with the local board of review between April 16 and May 5 of the year of the assessment that is being protested. Also, any local government official or a taxpayer of the political subdivision where the property is located may file a protest to an assessment of property in the same manner as a protest by the owner or taxpayer of the property.

The grounds for a protest must be one or more of the following:
• The assessment is not equitable compared with assessments of other like property in the taxing district.
• The property is assessed at more than its actual value.
• The property is not assessable, is exempt from taxes, or is misclassified.
• There is an error in the assessment.
• There is fraud in the assessment.

The Marion Chamber of Commerce and the Marion Economic Development Company are hosting an educational forum to learn more about the process of how to appeal recent property tax assessments with the Linn County Assessor at 1:00pm, Monday, March 19 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 8300 C Avenue in Marion. Local business owner Keith Smith will be leading the discussion. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP is necessary. If you do attend please park in the north parking lot and the meeting will be held in the Life Worship Center. (This is an auditorium with theater seating.)

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Upcoming Meeting Registrations

by Bob Randklev
October 25th, 2011

The calendar was updated today with our November, December and January meetings.

Read more and register for our upcoming meeting and Christmas Party here:

http://landlordsoflinncounty.org/event-registration/

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Hurry discounted state convention pricing expires soon!

by Bob Randklev
August 19th, 2011
HURRY!!
You only have 11 more days to sign up for the convention at the discounted price of $119.
Don’t miss out on the best educational opportunities and the fun of networking with other peers from throughout the State.
Plese review the agenda for your Landlords of Iowa 2011 Convention
http://iowalandlordsconvention.com/agenda/
Your Convention Team
Bob Mitchell
Chairman Landlords of Iowa 2011 Convention
October 6th, 7th and 8th
R_J_Mitchell@yahoo.com
Voicemail = (319)892-4066
www.iowalandlordsconvention.com
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Reminder: Landlord Day on the Hill – Feb 15th

by Bob Randklev
February 11th, 2011

Don’t forget to register and attend the Landlords Day on the Hill.

The annual event will be this coming Tuesday Feb 15, 2011 and more details and registration are here:

http://landlordsoflinncounty.org/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=3&name_of_event=Landlords+Day+on+the+Hill+2011

There is no cost for the event but we ask that you register to setup car-pooling and plan for seating.

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Conference Call: Addressing Fair Housing Needs of People with Disabilities

by Bob Randklev
January 21st, 2011

        

 

The Iowa Civil Rights Commission invites you to participate in

 

Addressing Fair Housing Needs of People with Disabilities

 

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

11:00AM – 11:45AM

 

Panelists

  • Stephanie Callahan: Design and Construction
  • Emigdio Lopez-Sanders: Parking for People with Disabilities
  • Tiffanie Drayton: Service/Companion/Assistance Animals

 

As part of a fair housing grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Iowa Civil Rights Commission focused this past year on four emerging fair housing issues: service animals, parking for people with disabilities, lending discrimination, and design and construction requirements. This conference call will highlight the key findings in four reports on these issues and introduce you to the Commission’s new publications on these topics. All of the publications can be found on our website at http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/Areas/FairHousingPublications.html.

 

To register for this event, please email Crystal at crystal.schrader@iowa.gov with your name and agency.

 

Conference calling procedures:

1. At the time of your conference call, please dial the conference Dial-In Number: (866) 685-1580
2.  When prompted, please enter this number followed by #:   5152426537 #

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Springer Pest – Bed Bug Awareness and Education Seminar

by Bob Randklev
January 11th, 2011

Springer Professional Home Services is hosting a bed bug prevention and awareness seminar.

There will be housing attorneys, entomologists, technology representatives, health representatives and guest speakers from the National Pest Management Association attending as guest speakers.

This seminar is being offered to property managers and/or multiple property owners that are also members of the Landlords of Linn County.

The seminar has been developed with the intent of educating and informing property managers of current bed bug litigation, the recent bed bug emergence in the Iowa, as well as current treatments and prevention techniques.  We will have a question and answer segment to close up the event.

This is a free event that is being sponsored by Springer Professional Home Services and seating is limited.  Therefore, I would very much like to get this information out to eligible members.  The seminar is to be held Wednesday January 19, 2011 from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the El Kahir Shrine at 1400 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.

The seminar flyer is available to download and print here: Springer Bed Bug Seminar

For more info contact:

Dena R Wetlaufer

(319) 362-4110 w (319) 573-5433 c

Springer Professional Home Services

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Reminder to register for meeting this week

by Bob Randklev
January 9th, 2011

Our monthly meeting is coming up Thursday January 13th and John Freeman CPA will speak on tax tips and updates for Landlords.

There is no cost for the event, if you’d like dinner is $12.00 per person.

Please register so we can plan for seating and we are required to pre-order meals.

The registration page is here:

http://landlordsoflinncounty.org/event-registration/?regevent_action=register&event_id=2&name_of_event=Member+Meeting-Tax+tips+for+landlords

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Plan now for Landlords Day on the Hill – Feb 2011

by Bob Randklev
January 6th, 2011

The landlords’ Day on the Hill will be held on Tuesday, February 15th, beginning at 10:00 a.m. 
We begin our meeting at the Lucas State Office Building, 321 E. 12th, in Des Moines. The Lucas Building is directly east of the Capitol and connected to the Capitol by means of a tunnel.
If you plan to attend please let us know so we can plan for travel, meeting etc.. There is no cost for the event.
 
    We’ll have some issue briefings, as well as a couple of guest speakers.  Then, after lunch, members will proceed to the Capitol to meet with their legislators.  There are many new legislators this session, and it’s important that we get to know them as quickly as possible.
 
    It’s always advisable to communicate with your Representative and Senator in advance to tell them that you are coming to the Capitol.  Ask them what would be a good time for you to meet with them.  The process will be much smoother if you have a general idea of the best time to call on your legislators.
 
 
Joe Kelly

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One week left to RSVP for Christmas party

by Bob Randklev
November 30th, 2010

The LOLC Christmas party is fast approaching and we have one week left to take reservations and collect payments.

Dinner will be at Biaggi’s in Cedar Rapids, Thursday December 9th

Cost is $20 per person for dinner and LOLC will cover the additional cost.

It is required you register and pay in advance here: http://landlordsoflinncounty.org/event-registration/

Dont’ forget to register today!

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