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answered on Feb 26, 2020
I don't follow your question. Here's the statute you referenced, but you included no facts in your question.
4. (1) Except as provided in subdivision (2), the landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other party stating that... View More 
My kitchen sink and dishwasher has been pouring into my walls and causing extensive water damage. Flooded carpets, mold growing everywhere..etc. I've asked for them to repair many things and they come "look" at the problem and just leave saying they will be back to fix it.. I've... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2020
I am sorry to hear about your bad situation. This is a question-and-answer forum however and you didn't ask a legal question. Based upon what you've written, I think you'll need to decide whether to pay an attorney to represent you or to continue dealing with the landlord on your own.
My husband is being sued by a landlord from about 5 years ago for a "breach of contract". This landlord is using an attorney from the same firm that my husband has previously used. Is this a conflict of interest? It is a different attorney, but the same firm.
answered on Feb 20, 2020
A conflict of interest arises only if the attorney learned information about you in representing you previously that s/he could use now against you when representing the new client. It does not automatically arise from the attorney’s prior representation of you. There is not enough information in... View More
Make this month mortgage payment. The notice said I miss two payment. I have prove that I make payment.
answered on Feb 7, 2020
You didn't ask a question. It sounds like you ought to hire an attorney to communicate with the other side if you cannot do so effectively on your own.
Bil left me 2/3 of the estate, and I know the home I have shared with him for 7 years will have to be sold. His brother is in charge and has given me a week to get out of the home. I have established residency here and this is the only home I have. There is a Will, and I was Bill's sole... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2020
First of all, I am sorry for your loss. Your partner’s will is going to control how his estate is distributed, despite all the care you game him. If you are on title to the house, you have more rights than if it was solely in Bill’s name. If you are not on title you have to be given at least 30... View More
I am living in a rented slab home that had sewer work done in the house starting Jan 2nd. I have been living in a trashed home since: cement and sewer mud dust is on everything. Now I am ill. They don't take the cleanup seriously. Cheap help may be coming. I am thinking I might want to sue... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2020
I am sorry to hear about your terrible living situation.
Yes, you can file a lawsuit. Whether you win will depend upon the claims you plead, the facts, the law, and (most likely) whether the parties hire counsel. I suggest that you meet with and attorney to review the lease and all of the... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2020
Many landlords will accept payment in full up front in your situation. It will depend on the landlord. Be up front with them and you’ll have a better chance.
My landlord violated our lease agreement on several things.
answered on Jan 10, 2020
You should do some internet research to locate an attorney near you who does free consultations. You should be able to find out your options with a short meeting.
"Re-Rental Charge: if tenant moves before the end of the term, for any reason, a re-rental fee, the sum of one and a one-half (1.5) months rent, shall be due immediatly at time of the final move out inspection to cover expenses of landlord and manager in obtainig a new tenant."
answered on Jan 3, 2020
The terms of the lease control what you can do, not what the landlord says. If that clause is in your lease you can terminate the lease early if you pay the penalty.
I was working for this company for 2 and a half years. At first I was just a kennel tech 8.50/hr when i first started. Few months later they made me kennel manager and on salary for 650.00 till just recently I got fired. Being kennel manager they let me get the house that's on the property. At... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2019
A "legal" eviction requires a court case and judgment against you before the landlord can have the sheriff execute on the judgment and return possession to the landlord. It sounds like you were given a notice to vacate from the landlord and that the landlord will likely file suit if you... View More
I am filing a garnishment form (CV92) in Missouri. I am confused on if the Debtor or the Employer is the Respondent. I have Googled this and it's about a 50/50 split. So who do I list as the Respondent? The Debtor or the Employer?
answered on Dec 8, 2019
The petitioner and respondent are the parties to the underlying lawsuit. Respondent in the caption is not the employer.
answered on Nov 5, 2019
Here is no statute that addresses this issue. It is normally covered in the lease. This is one reason it is a good idea to have an attorney draw up a lease.
I inherited a trailer that I didn’t want. I found someone that wanted it so I gave them the title and keys. A month later the person that owned the lot it was in called me and said he didn’t want that person to live on his property. Another months went buy and the guy I gave the trailer to was... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2019
If you don’t have a written lease with the land owner you probably have a good defense. You should consult with an attorney to be sure.
now the water doesn't work in the sink and no pressure in the shower. Mutiple other problem but that's a big concern should I pay him rent?
answered on Oct 31, 2019
All Missouri leases have an implied warranty of habitability. This means the landlord has to provide certain, very limited and basic, services in a rental. These include a working bathroom and heat source, for example. If you believe your landlord has breached the warranty of habitability, there is... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2019
A landlord may accept payment from any source. Accepting payment from a third party should not affect the terms of the lease.
Deceased husband along with herself signed it over to current general warranty deed person
answered on Oct 22, 2019
If you want a lawyer to help you do whatever it is you are trying to do, you must restate the question--and add many more facts when you do.
She told us she paid $700 a month and will take $80 a week off rent a month. Leaving us $400 monthly rent.
I just recently, after a year, found out she only pays $526 a month and is pulling one over on me. What should I do? We want to leave and not pay last months rent or utilities.
answered on Oct 4, 2019
If you do not have a written agreement your “landlord” has nothing to enforce if you move out. Just make sure there are no emails or texts that, if taken together, can show the terms of your rental. If there are, you should consult an attorney.
we have bats in our ceilings that come into the apartments my outdoor lighting on my deck has never worked I've got Outlet in my kitchen that has quit working in a year ago I got exposed wiring and it's roach-infested the whole building is roach-infested and he keeps spraying for roaches... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2019
A landlord can filed suit to evict you if the landlord can prove that you've breached your obligations under the lease or that the lease has terminated and you are still there.
I received a letter from an attorney telling me to pay the rent to a local bank instead of the landlords son, which I had been doing. I contacted the bank about the heater needing repair. They told me that since they don’t own the property they are limited in what they can do. Should I pay for... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2019
Missouri law provides a specific procedure for making repairs and deducting the cost from the rent. At the very least, you should notify both the bank and the lawyer IN WRITING of the habitability issues that need to be addressed and your intention to repair and deduct. For detailed information on... View More
My daughter and her husband have a trailer next to my house. There are constant drugs and people running in and out. The police are always showing up because of various reasons. They have stolen things from us, disturbed the peace, and even gotten physical. They have a 1 year old and 3 year old in... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
There are statutes that regulate eviction of mobile homes that you will need to follow. You really need to consult an attorney to make sure you follow the law so you can get them and their trailer out legally and permanently.
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