Eviction filings can follow renters for decades and make it harder to find housing, even if a judge never upheld them. Shapiro wants to see lawmakers seal those records.

According to the complaint, Burton was served with an eviction notice on Jan. 31 and was told to vacate the property by Feb. 4.

Thousands of Iowa’s renters could see less notice for evictions following an Iowa Supreme Court ruling. The decision ends a ...