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Missouri is a non disclosure state. Do I have grounds for sueing the previous owners for lieing about drainage problems when the neighbors told us it has been an ongoing issue?
answered on Aug 13, 2020
You very well might have a strong claim under Missouri's consumer protection statute, the Merchandising Practices Act (MPA). I've got a client with the same problem that has been made worse during the recent rains.
Our governor signed a bill that weakens the MPA but it... View More 
I paid my landlord $200 for deposit and 525$ for the rent But the date was june 29,2020 and the landlord called and says I need to pay my rent for July ..but my question is what about the 525$ What is for ? Is it only for the 2 days of june ? I need some answer please
answered on Aug 2, 2020
You'll need to read your lease. Generally, rent for the month is due on the first of the month and if someone moves in mid-month the tenant owes pro-rated rent for the first month.
We did not sign a new lease and the contract says nothing about an automatic renewal. States that the lease can be extended by a written agreement. The only language related to this is “to pay double rent for every day that the possession of the Premises is held after termination of this Lease... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
When the term set out in a lease Expires, the lease converts to month-to-month, UNLESS the lease says otherwise. It is important to carefully read the lease to be sure.
I'm sure it's for tax purposes. How would I, or should I, do this? Thanks!
answered on Jul 31, 2020
If you think it is fraudulent, stay far away from it. But if they are really going to use the space and pay rent, I don’t see a problem.
its a farm that has 2 homes one it, and its going from the owner who is the Grandmother, to the grandson.
answered on Jul 29, 2020
To transfer the property, the owner must sign a deed transferring it to the new owner. Then the deed must be recorded in the county where the property is located. She should have the deed drawn up by an attorney to make sure it Is done properly and meets the Missouri requirements.
Can i have legal problem if a walk away from the house
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answered on Jul 29, 2020
The house being in his name only has to do with the title and possible foreclosure. But when you bought the home, did you assume the mortgage? Did you ever tell the lender you were responsible for the Note? If you did not, then you took subject to the mortgage and did not become personally... View More
I had a renter who vacated his premises without notice and is now living in a nursing home. I managed to find him with the help of police. After I managed to contact him to find out about his situation and his belongings, he told me to keep his belongings to include (2) vehicles, because he is not... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2020
I doubt their was any "consideration" given by you so as to establish a valid contract.
A friend of mine needed a place to live about two years ago and he needed a cosigner. Not wanting him to end up homeless, I co-signed. The lease I signed was a one year lease. Two years later I get a letter because he was not and is still not able to pay rent for about two months worth. I... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2020
It is important to read the lease to see if addresses your issue. In general, if a written lease term expires and a tenant holds over with consent if the landlord then the lease term becomes month to month subject to all of the remaining provisions of the written lease
answered on Jul 22, 2020
That's not good. Your broker owed a duty to you to convey the offer. You did not ask a legal question, however. If you are wondering whether it makes senses to sue, that depends on a lot of things. For example, what are your quantifiable damages? Are you willing to pay an attorney to... View More
I have a buyer, and will be selling the house for the remainder of the mortgage, walking away from the closing table with nothing.
answered on Jun 29, 2020
You can sell your house but the unpaid property tax will have to be paid at closing.
The father listed the property to sell with me. I was unaware of their ownership arrangement. One daughter has been involved in the sale throughout its entirety. The other has been aware of it the entire time and has been supportive. After having been on the market for a year one daughter does not... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2020
Unfortunately, all owners are supposed to sign the listing agreement for just this reason. If one owner does not want to sell, it is up to the other owners to take legal action to force the sale. This is unlikely to be complete by your contract closing date.
answered on May 30, 2020
Only a Missouri attorney could advise you on this, as it involves state law. But you await a response for four weeks. Here on Justia, at - https://law.justia.com/codes/missouri/2017/title-xxxviii/chapter-569/section-569.065/, you will see an outline of the law - 2017 Missouri Revised Statutes -... View More
They contacted a local lawyer who said there was nothing that could be done b/c of the 10 yr statute of limitations. Now, what are your thoughts? Anyone?
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answered on May 25, 2020
Adverse Possession is very real. But it usually only encompasses where the possession occurs. If this only involves a Lot, then they probably lost it unless the Tax Statutes save them. On a Tract, they may of only lost where the house is situated and access to it. They need to hire a Real... View More
My husband and I have been married 5 years. After marriage, I moved into his home and we subsequently completed a transfer beneficiary deed on the home. If he were to pass, would I be obligated to pay some sort if estate tax on the home?
My landlord gave me a notice saying that I owed him $700 and that he would increase my rent for the next 2 month. as a result this requires me to sign a new lease. this notice was given to an employee in my store and they were told to pass it on to me. Is this legal? The employee was my daughter... View More
answered on May 22, 2020
Yes, it is “legal” for your landlord to communicate with your workers about your lease.
Last name is Wedle, they have Wedel.
answered on May 13, 2020
Then get it corrected. Could be that it is misspelled on the deed.
We've lived in our house 20+ years and the fence in question was there when we bought the house. And the survey we had done showed no problem and the 2 previous owners had no problem with the property line
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answered on May 5, 2020
Any adjacent property owner has standing to file suit concerning a boundary dispute. The fenceline is probably the boundary line due to Acquiescence irregardless of deeded legal descriptions. The predecessors in title for both you and the complaining property owner are potential witnesses.
My mother took care of my grandmother for 3 years prior to my grandmother moving to a nursing home where she died on Medicaid after an additional 4+ years. It has been 3+ years since my grandmother’s death and my parents have not put the my grandmother’s house on the market. My Mom claims the... View More
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answered on Apr 29, 2020
Your mother is correct. When the home is sold the state is entitled to take as much of the sale proceeds as necessary to reimburse itself for the cost of care that it provided to your grandmother. This often amounts to all of the proceeds.
This is so sad because, had your mother or, even... View More
They asked for the decree 3 days before scheduled closing
answered on Apr 10, 2020
If the title company requires it and you don’t have it, then you probably cannot close. An attorney in Missouri could likely log on to Casenet and download the document and email it to you, assuming the case didn’t predate the conversion to electronic docketing of cases.
March 2019 requested letter or legal documents of our lease to purchase agreement so I could have home owners insurance.
-July 2019 Seller said again would get me documents to obtain insurance. (never happened)
-October 2019 paid in full the sale price.
-Dec 2019 Sellers... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2020
There is a lot going on here. You definitely need to meet with an attorney. They can help you get copies of the necessary documentation and potentially make a claim to enforce the contract. Hopefully your requests listed in your question were made in writing. But as long as your contract is in... View More
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