Q: If a renter who is responsible when a tree falls on the property impeding driveway /garage
During Hurricane Beryl a tree fell on top of our vehicle while in the driveway , we asked the landlord about removing the tree off the vehicle and she stated it was an ACT OF NATURE and it was nothing she could do, we paid $850 to have the tree removed from the vehicle but the remaining tree is impeding our driveway and garage and she is still stating its nothing she can do ,I have withheld the rent and she is now statin g she will file eviction , but we do not have access to the home as a renter
A: Missouri's rent-withholding statute is unlikely to apply. It's limited to $300 or half a month's rent if I recall correctly. An attorney would need to read the lease to assess the situation.
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