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If they code enforcement condemns a home for ext violations, knowing there are tenants staying there can they be held liable for anything in the court of law. No notice to vacate, no notice on the premises at anytime saying the place is condemned. Is that not apart of due process? Letters sent to... View More 
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answered on Nov 5, 2023
In Missouri, tenants have the right to receive notice before being displaced from a condemned property. If code enforcement condemned a home without providing notice to tenants, there could potentially be a violation of due process rights.
Tenants who are suddenly displaced without proper... View More
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answered on Oct 26, 2023
In Missouri, if your landlord is disclosing your rental payment history to your employer without prior contact or notice to you, it raises concerns about privacy and potential violations of landlord-tenant laws. Review your lease agreement for relevant clauses and communicate with your landlord to... View More
I am in a home that has failed inspection every year for the same thing. Now they want me out so they can fix it and re-rent it. There is NO foundation under the house. I have lived here since 5/28/20. I have tried to find a place to live but can not due to the $$ for fees. I live on a very SMALL... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
In Missouri, landlords are obligated to provide safe and habitable housing. If a property repeatedly fails Section 8 inspections, it's an indication that the housing may not be safe or suitable for habitation. A tenant's eviction due to the landlord's failure to maintain the property... View More
I paid more than half of everything. But my partner lied to me and signed it without my knowledge. Is this a crime?
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
If two parties agree to jointly sign a lease and one party signs it without the other's knowledge or consent, this could be seen as a breach of their verbal or written agreement. Whether it's considered a crime largely depends on the specifics of the situation and the agreements made... View More
I have 3 lizards in my townhome. All are in aquarium tanks and do not go out of them. I informed the landlord of the first one prior to moving in and she said over the phone "As long as it is not a cat or dog and is in a tank, you do not need to fill out a pet form." She even came by and... View More
answered on Sep 28, 2023
Your lease controls the relationship. Does it address pets? Does it allow for the landlord to impose a fee for a pet violation?
Landlord also left property decapitated and knew mold was present
answered on Aug 25, 2023
If you pay rent and are not subject to a written lease then you are on a month-to-month tenancy terminable upon 30-days' notice by your landlord. Therefore, the short answer is "yes."
Whether the property has mold is not relevant to the landlord's right to terminate a... View More
Post office that it was sent or should I wait til court and give the $ then ? I don't want to be evicted
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
In Missouri, if you've received a summons for past rent and have the means to settle the balance, it's advisable to take swift action to avoid potential eviction. Initiate communication with your landlord to discuss your intention to make the payment and resolve the matter. If possible,... View More
My landlord was a drug investigator and he did his own investigation allegedly conducting three trash pulls to obtain a bogus warrant to search my home and evict me. He then refused to return the rent I had paid ahead of time or my deposit. I left in December and was paid until February and I had a... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2023
If you were sued and served with the summons and petition or it was posted, then you would have had an opportunity to show up at court and argue that you didn’t breach the lease. From your post, it’s not clear what happened. If you lost the case and the judgment is final then I don’t know... View More
Last summer, I was homeless. I started working for a guy that started renting a house to me. I worked 7 days a week nearly 14 hours a day. I took a day off and let him know beforehand. He would call asking where I was and I would remind him I was taking a day off. He would then start calling me... View More
answered on May 14, 2023
You didn’t ask a legal question. A reasonable next step would be to hire a local attorney to write a letter to your landlord.
I am moving out of an apartment complex on May 22, which is the date that my lease ends. My complex has notified me that I must pay for the entire month of May. Are they allowed to do this?
answered on Apr 25, 2023
If you have a written lease that states it terminates on May 22 then it doesn’t make sense that the landlord would believe it is entitled to a full month’s rent. I haven’t seen your lease. It controls.
We have an extensive agreement we’ve put together. As we are closer to signing and finalizing he mentioned renting the home to another party and not doing repairs until he pays the balloon note. I’m uncomfortable with this notion. Is it legal? Can they be landlord and not live in the dwelling?
answered on Feb 13, 2023
Your questions are fact-specific and depend upon the written terms of the contractyou executed. If this is important enough to you, hire an attorney to review the contract. In general, I landlord certainly does not need to live in the rental premises.
Hello. Around 5 months ago a friend of mine contacted me (he was homeless) and asked me if him and his GF could come stay with me for a few weeks at my house I own. I said sure. They have now been here 5 months, refuse to get a job, have never paid any money in rent and do not have any kind of a... View More
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answered on Jan 4, 2023
It is civil jurisdiction only. Hire a MO attorney for this problem eviction action for possession. It may require physical removal by LEO's later. Do not get in a fight or they will have leverage on you. Do not do this yourself.
However the judge did order that the first heir have custody of administration over the estate in probate.
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answered on Jan 3, 2023
An heir will be a tenant in common with the other heir owners. Each tenant in common has an undivided interest, and a right to possession. Eviction is not an option, but partition suit is. The land probably does not go through the Estate.
answered on Dec 31, 2022
Serve them each with a notice to vacate and if they don’t leave have an attorney file an unlawful detainer case.
AC didn’t work over the summer, told them 5 times and they never did anything. Our dishwasher is broken, have told them 6 times and nothing has been done. Our neighbor is breaking the rules every day (loud and boisterous noise is absolutely prohibited), we hear them screaming and yelling every... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2022
It doesn’t really matter if an attorney thinks you have grounds to “break” your lease. Ideally, you and your landlord can reach a written agreement to terminate the lease. Suing for a declaratory judgment is an option but your case won’t end in January. Consider hiring an attorney to... View More
I’ve had seizures and my wife is losing her hair
answered on Dec 9, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. You could look into trying to set up a free initial consult with an injury firm that handles mold cases. Keep in mind that these can be difficult cases, depending on... View More
The lady that assaulted her was arrested. I more want to know what legal action we can take against our landlord if he doesn't evict her.
answered on Aug 17, 2022
Your girlfriend can make a police report. She can also contact property management. And if your girlfriend has the financial means to hire and attorney and if she suffered significant injury (I hope not) and if the assualter has money, your girlfriend could hire an attorney to file a lawsuit.
If tenant moves out early and buys out remaining lease from 6/1/22 (move out date) through 7/15/22 (lease term expiration date), and landlord rents the house to another tenant beginning 6/15/22, shouldn't the original tenant be entitled to a refund of rents paid from 6/15/22 through 7/15/22?
answered on Aug 17, 2022
Probably not, but the lease terms control. In general, absent a buy-out clause, a tenant who vacates early is responsible for all rent remaining on the lease. If the landlord subsequently rents the premises, the tenant should likely get credit. That's different from a buy-out clause.
Me and my family have been exposed to white black and green mold within our walls. We all have been experiencing different health problems that are consistent with mold exposure. We found out that old mold had been sitting and spreading through our walls before we signed a lease. We found out about... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2022
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your family's ordeal. Your best option for a meaningful answer to your question would be to try to arrange a free initial consult with a law firm. That's because attorneys would likely... View More
700 sq ft Apartment in Jefferson County, we have the AC running 24/7 and it is still over 80 degrees inside, and we pay almost $300 for electric. Seems absurd, maintenance has looked at ac twice and says its fine, it does pump out cold air but mainly sits in the cavity in the ceiling. Wondering if... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2022
That's awfully hot and very hight for the electric bill. The lease probably makes you responsible for the bill.
If you just move out you'll probably get sued and it will show up on Casenet regardless of the outcome. A better option, if you can afford it, is to hire an attorney to... View More
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