Q: Legally, can I do anything in Missouri to get her out ASAP if rent is already 5 days late? What's the process?
My tenant moved in one month ago. I chose her from multiple applicants only because she said she was ready to move in ASAP and assured me that she had all of the money required to move in. I live out of state, so my parents manage a lot of things for me.
Upon receiving keys, the tenant gave my mom a check that was dated for 5 days later and she told my mom not to cash it until Friday. My mom assumed she had an agreement with me and didn't say anything. I texted the tenant and said this would not work, but she could meet my mom on Friday with cash. She showed up and was $100 short.
Fast forward three weeks and the tenant let me know that her rent would be late and she wasn't sure when she would have it. She also stated that she was not going to pay late fees until the front door was painted.
I've offered her three times the option of moving out and getting her deposit back, as I don't think she can honestly afford it. She's refusing. Ideally I would like to end this now.
A: A properly worded and lawfully prepared notice can give her three days to either pay in full or move out. If she fails to do either you still have to go through the eviction process. You should consult an attorney
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