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My brother signed an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) form with a roofing company to repair the roof without understanding the implications. He is not listed on the insurance policy or the home mortgage, but the contract states they will retain 35% of the insurance payout if canceled. My brother wants... View More 
answered on May 15, 2025
The roofing company's contract is not enforceable because it was signed by someone who lacks the authority to act on your parent's behalf. Your brother is not on the hook for anything because he has not breached the contract. If canceled, the roofing company is entitled to 35% of the... View More
I'm a high school student, and I agreed to a deal with someone on Instagram where I paid $100 for online tutoring on making money. I signed an agreement with terms that if I backed out, I would have to pay a $1,000 fee. I paid $100 but decided to leave a week later without receiving or taking... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2025
I should note that no attorney can accurately assess the ramifications of a contract without reading it in its entirety. That said, I will offer the following:
First, how old are you? Under Missouri law, you are not competent to enter into a contract until you are eighteen (18) years old.... 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 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
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 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 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 a warranty agreement was signed by the wrong person. The document states that the signer represents and certifies they are authorized by the warrantor to execute the warranty, thereby binding the warrantor to its terms. However, the person who signed was actually the seller... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
That’s a frustrating and confusing situation, especially when something as important as a property warranty ends up in the hands of someone who wasn’t supposed to sign it. If the document clearly states that the signer is certifying they have authority to bind the warrantor, and the signer was... View More
I live in Missouri and was informed by Rhonda that my name was on a list from an organization, suggesting I might be eligible for funds. I later discovered this involved continually paying fees through bank transfers and gift cards with Rhonda voluntarily helping me financially, knowing the process... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
If Rhonda gave you money voluntarily, without any written or spoken agreement that you would repay her, then you likely are not legally obligated to pay her back. In Missouri, as in most states, a gift is not considered a debt. If she provided funds with full awareness of the situation and didn’t... View More
My 92-year-old mother lives at home and my sister has Power of Attorney and control over her finances. My sister and brother are her caregivers, but they provide inadequate care, and their actions raise concerns. For example, my sister uses my mother's credit card and van for personal use, and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
vYou are in a difficult situation where your mother's care is inadequate, and her Power of Attorney (POA) is being misused by your sister. Since your sister has control over your mother's finances and medical decisions, you may want to consider contacting an attorney who can review the... View More
I have subleased a room, and the subleaser wants to change the terms of the agreement by adding that I am responsible for sharing the internet service that I pay for. The original lease and sublease agreements were provided to me three days after I paid the rent. Can the subleaser legally require... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
No, your subleaser cannot legally change the terms of the agreement after you’ve already paid rent and moved in—especially without your consent. If the original sublease did not state that you must share internet access or pay for shared internet use, they can't just add that requirement... View More
I'm subletting a room in Missouri with only a verbal agreement to pay all utilities, while the main tenant pays the rent. I've had my things gone through, and some items have gone missing. Due to my work schedule, I can be away for up to 48 hours. I'm concerned about my privacy and... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
You're not wrong for wanting to protect your space—having your things gone through and items go missing is a serious invasion of trust. Even though you're under a verbal sublease in Missouri, you still have basic tenant rights, including the right to privacy in the room you're... View More
My husband has established a trust with his son as the co-trustee. We have a prenuptial agreement that stipulates I will receive a financial settlement upon his death or in the event of a divorce. There is no specific clause in the prenup regarding the trust, but there have been two modifications... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
Your concerns are completely valid, especially when someone with control over the trust—like your husband's son—may have personal motives that conflict with your legal rights. A prenuptial agreement is a binding legal contract in Missouri, and its terms are enforceable as long as it was... View More
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