Des Moines landlord accused of demanding sex in exchange for rent
Des Moines bar owner and landlord
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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCCI) — A Des Moines bar owner and landlord charged in a stalking case faces a new lawsuit from a woman who claims he demanded sex in exchange for rent.
The petition says Edwin Allen violated Cyndi Collins’ civil rights by asking her for sex as a way to “work off her rent.”
Allen owns Zora Bar and Grill and Property Management LLC.
The suit says Allen refused payment from Collins and evicted her when she refused his advances.
Last month, Allen was arrested and charged with stalking and harassment. Ankeny police confirm Allen watched a stalking victim for Steven McFadden, another metro bar owner, while he was out of state.
Allen could not be reached for comment.
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