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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 bought a computer from a company, and they mistakenly sent me a monitor along with the computer. The package was correctly addressed to me. The company contacted me via email today, March 3, 2025, requesting that I return the unordered monitor that I received on February 28, 2025. I have not... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2025
Just because a company makes a mistake, does not mean you get a windfall. The company is legally permitted to require you to return the inadvertently delivered item. However, the company cannot require you to incur any expense associated with the return.
I purchased a used car with a 60-day warranty from a dealer in June 2024 in Kansas City. Within this period, I had to replace the engine, radiator, hoses, and work on the transmission, totaling over $10,000 in repairs. I sent two letters to the dealer with the repair bills but received no response.... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
If you complied with the warranty provisions in getting the repairs, you can pursue a claim for breach of contract and possibly a violation of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act. Typically you are required to get the work completed by the dealer that sold you the car, or if it doesn't... 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
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
You were obligated to leave at the end of January regardless. You are exposing yourself to significant costs per the Unlawful Detainer statute, which makes you liable to Truhold.com for twice the fair market rent of the property. Compare that with the likely minimal amount you might recover in a... View More
I have been taking care of my son's two dogs since he bought them. One dog has been with us for 5 years, and the other for 2.5 years. During this time, my family and I have paid for all their expenses, including food and vet bills, and the neighbors can confirm the dogs have lived with us.... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2025
Ron is correct. However, as the owner of the dogs, your son was legally responsible for the cost of care and maintenance for the animals. So, negotiate a price for the dogs and then offset it with your bill for services for the care and maintenance of the dogs for the past roughly 2750 days of... View More
I have worked for this business for 29 years took nine months to sell and that time I worked way more hours and couldn’t take off for anything now he says that they’re probably only $20,000 to give me
answered on Oct 26, 2024
In general, under Missouri law, contracts may be oral. In general, it is easier to enforce written contracts because if both sides sign, the terms are those of the document. There is an exception to the rule. Certain contracts must be in writing. It’s called the “statute of frauds”.... View More
I received a quote for whole house rewiring and finishing. It was divided into the rewiring and finishing and then the second line item was for new amp service. He did the new amp service to my knowledge and the rewiring. I paid him 60% of the total bill which I thought was paid in full for the... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2024
If you received a quote, agreed for him to do the work, and he started doing the work but hasn't finished it, you have a contract even if you do not have a fully integrated written document commemorating of the terms of your agreement.
If you breach the agreement by not allowing him to... View More
Just closed on new construction home and moved in with verbal agreement with contractor that he would fix drainage issues in yard. Two attempts to correct were unsuccessful. Photos and email sent to contractor showing water still pooling. No response. We contacted reputable landscape/excavation... View More
answered on Jun 1, 2024
A lot of money is at issue. Have an attorney read the contract and do a consultation. The answer to your question is “it depends.” If you pay then sue you may face an affirmative defense of the “voluntary payment doctrine.” But there’s a type of claim to which case law holds that... View More
Angi ads and I maked a contract but I didn’t know that I have to pay a 35% fee of unused time, they didn’t told me that they said it after I signed up, however checking the contract I saw that it also said that if break the contract before the 90 days of beginning I’ll pay $99 fee, and I have... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
Facing a situation where you're being overcharged can be stressful, especially when the charges seem to come from unclear contract terms. If Angi ads are asking for a significantly higher fee than you expected, the first step is to carefully review the contract you signed. Look for any clauses... View More
I have the defendants address and employer/employer address. It is unclear to me which forms to use for garnishment against their wages. Must I go back to court for garnishment or can I submit forms to the court office?
answered on Feb 15, 2024
Congratulations on getting a judgment. That's often the easy part, unfortunately. The court should have the forms online. You can do this yourself or if you want to increase the chance of doing it right and getting paid, hire an attorney either by the hour or on a percentage basis.
I never made any payments and tried to cancel 48 hours after signing. Have fought with them repeatedly
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
Receiving a 1099-C form generally indicates that a debt you owed was canceled or forgiven, and the IRS considers this canceled debt as taxable income. However, if you believe that the vacation club's claim is not valid, especially since you didn't receive any goods or services, it's... View More
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
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s an incredibly difficult and emotional situation, especially after going through a protective order hearing. The fact that your name is on the titles and you were awarded protection shows that your ownership and safety are being taken seriously—but the property owner isn’t legally bound... View More
I booked wedding services on October 4, 2025, with a non-refundable booking fee of $300, which I paid. However, the agreement PDF titled "INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESERVING OUR SERVICE" indicates a change in cancellation terms across two parts. The summary section claims a $300 cancellation fee... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
That’s a frustrating situation, especially when you’ve made plans in good faith and have clear documentation to back up what was originally agreed. When contract terms are conflicting or unclear, Missouri law generally interprets them in favor of the party that did not draft the... View More
I have experienced 10 months of workplace bullying, abuse, and harm at my current workplace, along with my partner. I was demoted from my position, socially isolated, and publicly and privately smeared. I've been focusing on healing and have been on leave from work for a month. Currently, a... View More
answered on Apr 7, 2025
I suggest you pay an attorney to review your employment agreement and provide a consultation. In general, however, what you've described falls into the categories of "My employer is unfair" and "My employer is mean." Unfairness and meanness are not unlawful under Missouri... View More
I am considering using my paycheck funds to purchase a vehicle outright for less than $5,000 before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. We are filing pro se and hope to do so within the next 3 months. We own a home valued at $75,000 with a $72,500 loan and a current vehicle for which payments are... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2025
Consult a bankruptcy attorney before buying a car so he can assess your complete financial situation.
I am part of an LLC in Missouri, and we have a dispute with another LLC over a cancelled event. We paid $250, and there was a contract stating that refunds would be issued only if the event was cancelled by the organizer. The event was cancelled due to a lack of participation. Despite attempting to... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2025
Yes, LLCs may be parties to lawsuits in small claims court. Getting and collecting a judgment for only $250 will take a fair bit of time. Most small claims judgements go uncollected.
I filed my bills with a debt consolidation company, Litigation Practice Group, but they filed for bankruptcy in 2024 and didn't pay my bills despite me paying them in full. I have proof the money was withdrawn from my account. I have a contract with them. Now the creditors are calling and... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
You are responsible for them. You may want to file a fraud claim against the debtor for fraud for not paying your bills.
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 purchased a car from a dealership in Missouri on 2/27/2025. During the signing process, which took from 1:00 to 5:30 PM, I felt pressured and repeatedly expressed to the finance officer that my brain was fried and I couldn't understand everything he was saying. I was under the impression I... View More
answered on Mar 2, 2025
Contrary to the public’s perception, there is no rescission right for contracts under Missouri law except for gym memberships and door-to-door sales.
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