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My mother & I co-signed to buy our home 7 yrs ago. My mother went into a home. Family member got POA on my mom, wrongfully 4 day evicted (not court ordered) me and disabled adult brother. They sold our home and 3 months later I found papers on agreement with my signature under my mom's on... View More 
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and the incredibly difficult situation you're in with your family member and home. Losing your mother is heartbreaking enough, let alone having a relative use a power of attorney to evict you and sell the house out from under you with no notice.... View More
I co owned 4 acres of property in Missouri with another person that person recently died in the property came on his son has been saying all the property refuses to leave
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
If the Decedent's heirs are on the property, you cannot sue a tenant in common for possession. They will have the same rights as you. However hire a MO attorney to file an action for Partition. Either all TICs will get paid out, or you might buy the other's interests out and have... View More
In the Trust document the Grantor lists a real estate property with the title shown under the name of her single owner LLC, with the intention that real estate property, on her death, would be inherited by me and my brother, who is now Successor Trustee. Title was, and to date, has never changed... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
Hire a competent MO attorney to search the title and draft the deed out of the LLC. He will have to abide by MO LLC Statutes and probably have all successors in interest of the LLC convey as grantors as well as the Successor Trustee, which must have precise language to be enforceable. Make sure... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
In real estate transactions, a deed is the essential document you need to prove ownership of land. A deed is a legal document that transfers property from one party to another and is recorded with the local government, usually at the county level. This recording provides public notice of your... View More
Life tenant moved out. One remainderman wants to own property without life estate in place by paying half value to other remainderman.
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
Non possession by life tenant rarely terminates the life estate. So neither remainder has vested in possession under a normal life estate/ remainder deed. The would be fee owner needs to get deeds from both the life tenant and the other remainderman, probably for agreed monies. A partition... View More
I paid $18,000 for my house and 2011 then I pulled a building permit in 2011 the same day I interned started working on my house I'm still working on my house my understanding is the building permit stops the value from increasing until an inspection is called for when I am done with... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
In your situation, dealing with property valuation and taxation in Jackson County, Missouri, there are several key points to consider.
Firstly, the link between a building permit and property valuation can vary. Typically, a building permit itself doesn't freeze the value of a property... View More
My wife is the property owner, and her tenants are her son and his family. There is no written lease agreement. My wife has been sending them text messages regarding eviction due to unpaid rent, as they have not adhered to their verbal agreement to pay rent. However, they have not responded to her... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Missouri, eviction notices typically need to be in writing and delivered in a manner that is legally recognized, such as via certified mail or posting a notice on the property. A text message is generally not considered a valid formal eviction notice. While texting may serve as informal... View More
I'm involved in a debt collection lawsuit concerning an eviction from my rental. The sheriff's paperwork indicated that I owed a specific amount, including $400 in lawyer fees, which I paid off. However, the office managing the case later informed me that my balance increased by an... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
In Missouri, if you are involved in a debt collection lawsuit for eviction, the amount owed should generally be clear and documented. If you paid the specified fees, but later the balance increased without receiving proper notice or documentation, that could be a violation of your rights. The law... View More
I am a pro se litigant involved in a quiet title suit. I filed a motion to prevent the use of an adverse possession defense and for relief from the statute of limitations. An attorney mentioned he found my cited cases in Westlaw or Fastcase, but I don't have access to those. I've checked... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
You can verify case citations without Westlaw or Fastcase by using free online legal resources. A good starting point is Google Scholar, which provides access to a wide range of case law from various courts. You can search for case names, legal topics, or citations to find the full text of the... View More
As a landlord in Missouri, I gave my tenant a 30-day eviction notice due to non-payment of rent for five months. The tenant has not paid and told me to take her to court. How can I obtain and file an unlawful detainer form to proceed with eviction? Also, what should I expect during this process?
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
To start the eviction process in Missouri, you'll need to file an unlawful detainer action in the appropriate circuit court. This form is typically available at the local courthouse or on the court's website. You will need to fill out the form with details about the property, the tenant,... View More
I filed a civil rights lawsuit under the Fair Housing Act against the Springfield Housing Authority after experiencing a sewage flood in my basement while on Section 8. Although the city compensated for my lost items, my Section 8 was terminated allegedly for whistleblowing. None of the defendants... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
In your case, the court will likely need to address the forma pauperis (FP) motion before moving forward with your lawsuit. Forma pauperis is a legal process that allows individuals who cannot afford court fees to proceed with their case without having to pay those fees. When the court orders you... 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 the leaseholder, and my unemployed partner, who is not listed on the lease, has been living with me and receives his mail at this address because he has nowhere else to go. He has not contributed to rent or expenses for the past 4-5 months. We have a child together, and the landlord is aware... View More
answered on Mar 30, 2025
Yes. The landlord may give proper notice then sue for unlawful detainer.
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.
so my brother has a wife and two kids. what to do if wife wants no part of her inheirance
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answered on Jan 21, 2025
Mother can quit claim deed her interest to her children or others if she wants.
I have some details if needed.
Land is about .5 of an acre. A house was on land over 35 years ago.
My questions are the following: Are there any restrictions when trying to build on land? I am interested in building a trailer park to rent land for trailers and/or trailer rental. Is... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2024
Hire a MO attorney to search the title and advise on zoning and code permits.
My daughter has her original last name on the deed but now she married and has a new last name what can we do to protect the house sine the new husband has to claim also.
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answered on Nov 4, 2024
That daughter's BR could force a sale of one/half of the property. BR Trustee owns all non-exempt property on filing of Petition. Hire an attorney now to advise.
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
Hire a MO attorney to file a Quiet Title action to declare the lien either released or unenforceable. Record a certified copy of the Order to clear title of record.
I was redoing our bathroom in our home St Louis county came in it took my boyfriend for assault charge and when returned home that nite there was a condemned sticker on it, I don't understand why now they are telling me I have to have a license electrician ,plumber I have no written list of... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2024
Sounds terrible.
You’ll need to contact a lawyer directly. Lawyers cannot solicit through this platform not provide referrals.
I just found out they did not go through the process of assuming the loan with my lender. They just want to pay the payments and have no intention of transferring the loan out of my name. Do I have any legal recourse?
answered on Sep 7, 2024
You can sue the buyer for breach of contract or specific performance.
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