If your dad co-owned the property or is the executor of her estate; then yes, he can. However, if you were paying rent, or had a rental agreement, then he needs to give you 30 days notice.

I don't understand your question. If you are being sued you must show up for court. If you tender all sums due while at court that should prevent the case from going forward.

Counterclaims are not permitted in unlawful detainer actions. Wells Fargo Bank v. Smith, 392 S.W.3d 446 (Mo. banc 2013). https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=2944970135383545146&q=missouri+unlawful+detainer+counterclaim+%22wells+fargo%22&hl=en&as_sdt=4,26

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You could hire a lawyer to write a letter explaining the law and your position. I don't think this is a matter that you will end up litigating on your own. Best wishes.

None. Service of the summons constitutes sufficient notice under Missouri law.

Your landlord can sue your for the unpaid rent as it accrues. Leaving the premises in good and clean condition is a good thing to do, because if you leave it in damaged condition then your landlord could sue you for any damage you caused. It is in your best interest to try to negotiate a... View More

Service of the summons constitutes notice for a rent-and-possession case.

Only your landlord can evict him; however, you could seek and order of protection.

I am terribly sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, he death does not give you the right to terminate the lease. Hopefully your landlord will take some pity on you. It doesn't do the landlord any good if you are there but cannot pay.

Here is Missouri's weak statute on tenant repairs:

Tenant may deduct cost of repair of rental premises from rent, when--limitations.

441.234. 1. The provisions of this section shall apply only to a tenant who has lawfully resided on the rental premises for six consecutive... View More

You are obligated to follow the terms of your lease. An attorney would need to read the lease to give you proper advice. Focus on whether the lease refers to the last month's rent as a security deposit. My guess is that it doesn't, because that would mean you were not giving any... View More

I've never heard of a "get ready fee." It sounds like an unlawful attempt to withhold part of the security deposit. I think you have located the correct security deposit statute.

Unless the written lease requires separate notice, a landlord may file a rent and possession suit without notice. Receipt of the summons constitutes notice.

Is your question what to do next? I would consider consulting an attorney and initiating an eviction proceeding. In Missouri, as in most jurisdictions, a landlord may initiate an eviction proceeding if a tenant stops paying rent.

You signed it. Usually, people get it pro-rated. How long ago did you sign it? How did you negotiate it? You should speak to an attorney about the specifics of your case.

It may be that you are in a property that is uninhabitable. It may be that your lease requires the landlord to maintain the property. You need to speak to an attorney concerning the specific facts in your case.

Yes, pay your rent and hire an attorney to sue immediately.

Here's the deal. You either will appear in front of the judge as a deadbeat who has failed to pay--no matter the excuse--or you can appear in front of the judge as an unjustly wronged tenant, who has spent months paying for... View More