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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury for Missouri on
Q: Can I change locks and dispose of items left by individuals with no lease in MO?

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

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Landlord - Tenant and Real Estate Law for Missouri on
Q: Is it a breach of contract if Truhold.com didn't make promised repairs?

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

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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...
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Q: would a $35 a day late fee be considered reasonable in Missouri on $1300 monthly rent
Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law, Civil Rights and Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: Can my apartment deny my health care provider's prescribed treatment for anxiety & depression?

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

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Q: I have a letter from my licensed psych nurse practitioner, not an online letter but one from a local provider whom I see

Who has prescribed neonatal kitten fostering for our local rescue as treatment for my anxiety & depression. My apartment only allows 3 pets, which I have. I provided this letter from my practitioner to allow me to continue fostering & my apartment manager is telling me that they have a 3... View More

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Q: Is there grounds to break my lease early?

My apartment building has two elevators, one of the elevators has not worked for a few years according to other residents. The other elevator has been broken for 9 days. I live on the ninth floor of my building, is there anything I can do legally? The leasing agent also failed to give me the... View More

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Q: My landlord has turned my power out twice now the last time he did it because I called code enforcement what can I do

He also nailed the doors up while I was gone and threw all my stuff out on the curve without any court or judge we had a oral agreement but I have witnesses to prove things

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Q: I want to know if my eviction was legal or not

The only written notice i got wasvwhen theyvame to my door and told me we had to leave right then

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Civil Litigation and Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: Can my landlord still evict me if the petition was filed after the amount their seeking was paid?

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

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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.

2 Answers | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Landlord - Tenant and Bankruptcy for Missouri on
Q: Does a federal stay order on eviction that is being taken under advisement stop the state court from cont eviction?

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

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Dec 11, 2024

Yes, until or unless the federal judge grants relief from the stay.

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1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Small Claims for Missouri on
Q: My landlord never provided me with the physical/mailing address of the land I was actively renting? Can I sure him?
Stephen Murray
Stephen Murray
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

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Landlord - Tenant for Missouri on
Q: Can I stop this garnishment or am I stuck paying this even though I do not owe it.

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

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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

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Q: Can a landlord evict you for having a caregiver ? Have Dr letter .caregiver doesn't live there but is there alot

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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Q: My tenants living in my house say some kid threw a rock and the window is broken. Who should pay for damaged window?
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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...
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Q: Is it normal to be asked for the next month's rent in advance to stop an eviction?

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...
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Q: Can my landlord evict me for a “messy” house? I have a 12 month lease.

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

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Q: Me and my fiancee rents a home with no lease or contract and lived here for a year. Can she kick me out or can I stay

Everything in the house is basically mine the internet is in my name but the utilities is in her name

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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.

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Q: IVE BEEN SERVED LESS THAN 24 HRS NOTICE TO VACATE THE LANDLORD SENT PEOPLE THAT TOOK MY MERCHANDISE

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

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
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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Q: My landlord threw all my in the dumpster after going into my apartment without my permission or notifying me first. and

then changed the locks to the door.

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jan 2, 2024

That sounds like unlawful "self help." Call an attorney to assess your options, including suing your landlord.

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Q: What does Defendant waives any statutory stay of execution upon this judgment in an eviction case?

Plaintiffs agree to stay execution as long as defendant pay $2393 by December 15 2023 and commencing January 1 2024 on or before the 1st day of each week/month pay plaintiff the sum of $795.28 until full amount of judgment is satisfied. Including all accruing rental as herein above.

Ronald J. Eisenberg
Ronald J. Eisenberg
answered on Jan 2, 2024

A stay of execution is a hold on enforcement of the judgment.

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