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I have a situation where my ex and I co-own two trucks, and I possess the title to both. However, my ex has sold my camper—solely in my name—to the current property owner who refuses to let me retrieve my trucks. I was granted a full order for protection against my ex after a domestic violence... View More 
My landlord's mortgage forbids leasing, which we discovered only after signing our lease agreement. Her mortgage company recently found out about the lease, prompting her to demand a walk-through and costs for repairs and cleaning, even though we've already paid a deposit. We've been... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2025
It’s void if you or year landlord sue the other one and a court feels it void. Otherwise what you have is an unresolved legal dispute. I’m not aware of a statute on point. My hunch is that the lease would not be deemed void. You’ve been allowed possession and have therefore received... View More
I am currently in the fourth year of a rent-to-own agreement. In the past three years, my landlord allowed me to make late payments, and I always paid in full eventually. I have invested approximately $30,000 in this property. With only eight months left in the agreement, I found paperwork for a... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2025
Hire an attorney who has experience defending rent and possession cases. There’s generally no easy way out unless you can tender the full rent due plus costs. Rent purchase agreements generally go badly for tenants who have trouble honoring the agreements strictly.
I sold my house, which my dad left to me in his will, but I never transferred the title. My oldest brother is terminally ill, and I want to temporarily put everything back in my name so he can stay with me. However, I'm now facing eviction from my current residence without a rental agreement... View More
I started moving my girlfriend's belongings into my house in Perryville, MO, but we broke up before she ever moved in. She didn't pay rent, the mortgage, or contribute to the bills. It's been two weeks since the breakup, and although I've asked her to remove her belongings, she... View More
I recently asked some individuals who were living in my home to leave, as they were never on the lease and had not contributed financially. I gave them a 30-day notice titled "To occupants without legal tenancy" because, although I consider them guests, I understand the law might view... View More
I sold my house to Truhold.com and was charged $6,800 for repairs that existed before their purchase. I signed a six-month lease allowing me to stay, during which they promised to handle all repairs, insurance, and taxes. The lease stated I should not make repairs myself, yet nothing has been... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
If you want an legal opinion on whether a landlord has breached a written contract, I suggest you hire a local landlord-tenant attorney to read the lease and provide a consultation.
Assuming they breached the contract, however, you could sue for damages incurred. If the lease has ended... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2025
There is no Missouri statute limiting late fees or requiring them to be reasonable. One was to defend against such fees is to argue that they constitute an unenforceable penalty, as opposed to liquidated damages.
I have a letter from my psych NP I see for anxiety & depression. In 2018, she had me try neonatal kitten fostering for a local animal rescue as a treatment for depression & anxiety.. This has been very effective & has allowed me to be off medication. I have a letter from my licensed... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2025
Your apartment is required to follow the Fair Housing Act (FHA), which mandates that landlords provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Since your healthcare provider has prescribed fostering kittens as a necessary treatment for your anxiety and depression, this may... View More
The only written notice i got wasvwhen theyvame to my door and told me we had to leave right then
answered on Feb 12, 2025
An eviction is legal if a summons was posted or personally served, a judgment was entered, and the sheriff executes a writ to return possession to the landlord.
I was 2 months behind on rent (November and December 2024), I received a call voicemail from the management company that they were going to start the eviction process. I paid the total past due balance of 3179.00 on December 26, 2024 which included all late fees and rent. I called and spoke with... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2025
You can file whatever you want. Unless the lawyer agrees to dismiss the case and you have that in writing, show up or hire an attorney. The landlord may still be seeking court costs, late fees, and attorney’s fee. Bad things happen to defendants who allow default judgments.
I filed bankruptcy and the state court kept going with my case even though I had a stay order, the eviction lawyer filed a motion to lift the stay we had a court date I argued for it to remain in effect and the federal judge has taken it under advisement and the ruling has not been made yet. In... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2024
Yes, until or unless the federal judge grants relief from the stay.
answered on Oct 18, 2024
It sounds like a frustrating situation. In Missouri, landlords are generally required to provide tenants with certain information, including the name and address of the property owner or the person authorized to manage the property. This is so tenants know where to send rent payments or legal... View More
2018 I was evicted from my rental property cause I let my brother move In with me and he got the cops called on him one evening landlord found out about it. I never was late on rent and this and landlord was not right he wanted to negotiate rent with me often you know what I mean but I handle him... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2024
What matters is not whether you believe you owed the money related to the alleged debt for which you were sued. What matters is if you were properly served with the summons, the amount of the judgment, the calculation of post-judgment interest. If service of the summons was improper you may file... View More
Have letter from Dr stating resident requires 24 HR CARE. Caregiver doesn't live there. But is there everyday. Landlord makes comments everyday and has gave three violations for unauthorized occupants
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answered on May 28, 2024
You cannot be evicted for having a caregiver if you have a doctor's letter stating that you require 24-hour care. The caregiver being present frequently, but not living there, should not be considered a violation of your lease. Your landlord's comments and violations for unauthorized... View More
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In a typical landlord-tenant situation, the responsibility for paying for a broken window depends on several factors:
1. Lease agreement: Check your lease agreement to see if it specifies who is responsible for repairs due to damage caused by third parties.
2. Renters insurance: If... View More
Hi, I'm late on my rent and my landlord sent me an email today saying that my case was being sent to an attorney to start eviction. She sent me a 3 day notice on last Friday. I thought that the 3 days started the day after the notice was sent and did not include weekends. Her email stated that... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
It is not typical for a landlord to demand the next month's rent in advance to stop an eviction process, but it may be within their rights depending on your lease agreement and local laws.
Here are a few things to consider:
1. Check your lease agreement to see if there are any... View More
Myself, my fiancé, and daughter live in a 2 bed 1bath. My landlord came in and was screaming how my house is “filthy” and like a “landfill”. My house is cluttered with baby toys and bouncers and the floor has a tummy time mat. However there is not any health hazards like mold or mildew.... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
Generally, a landlord cannot evict a tenant for having a "messy" or cluttered house, as long as the clutter does not violate the lease agreement, local health codes, or other laws. Clutter from baby items like toys, bouncers, and tummy time mats would not typically be grounds for... View More
Everything in the house is basically mine the internet is in my name but the utilities is in her name
answered on Feb 15, 2024
If you two are not subject to a written lease, then you are on a month-to-month tenancy and your landlord. If you are both considered tenants, then one tenant cannot kick the other out because the right to be there is a right conferred by the landlord.
Nov '22 owner connects me with rent to owner from her and i sign a lease for commercial property, aug and sept he asks me to send rent direct to owner . nov i am told by ower that he is out and i need pay her. i ask for paperwork showing he is out and a lease agreement she sends lease but... View More
answered on Jan 2, 2024
You didn't ask a specific question, but it sounds like you need to hire an attorney. In order for your landlord to force you out tomorrow legally, there would need to have been a lawsuit filed, a judgment entered, and action by the sheriff. My guess is that what you received is merely a... View More
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