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We signed a contract to purchase a condo using a realtor that works for the( builder, broker, realtor) In Jefferson City MO

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

For the time being, forget what everyone "says" they will or can do. The written terms of your purchase contract govern the entire situation. You...

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Can my landlord legally have a clause in the lease about entering without notice for non-emergencies?

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

A landlord can do what you agree he can do. If the lease says so and you signed the lease, then you have given consent to all its terms, whether...

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I have a property in missouri that was sold to a couple on an owner finance basis. A quit claim deed was signed and never filed

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

This is a confusing question so I have to assume certain facts. 1. I assume you sold the property. 2. The deed from you to them has not been...

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Difference between various types of civil pre-trial dismissals

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

Alan Brinkmeier has given an excellent discussion of the procedural area. In Missouri "demurrer" is not longer used so is not relevant. In either...

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Can they put lock box on your home if you fail to make court ordered payments to mortgage co. without forwarning you?

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

The lender/bank must first go through a foreclosure procedure to sell you home. They will not be interested in that until they give you probably...

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Can my 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom trailer home be condemed by the health dept for having a 500 gallon septic tank?

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

Your town's Health Code or ordinances govern this question - size of sewer lines, septic tanks, etc depending on the number living on the premises....

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S-Corp status?

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

It is your Articles of Incorporation in Missouri that govern, not likely your By-Laws. Go the the Missouri Secretary of State's website, search...

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If our house burned down,the insurance was in my wifes name, am I legally intitled to half of the moiney?

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

Insurance is a contract between one or a number of parties and the insurance company. If you are not a party in that contract, you have no rights...

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Can a Landlord sue for back late fees even if I had all rent paid?

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

You are liable for late fees only if you had a lease calling for late fees. Then, if you are late in paying rent, , your landlord can sue to...

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Can the person we bought a trailor from legally sue us for so called back rent when we did not live there at the time. I

Leonard's answer | Answered on November 01, 2012

There is not enough information here to enable an attorney to answer. We have to assume certain facts: 1. The trailer was located on someone...

Leonard Komen's Answers (2630)

We signed a contract to purchase a condo using a realtor that works for the( builder, broker, realtor) In Jefferson City MO

Can my landlord legally have a clause in the lease about entering without notice for non-emergencies?

I have a property in missouri that was sold to a couple on an owner finance basis. A quit claim deed was signed and never filed

Difference between various types of civil pre-trial dismissals

Can they put lock box on your home if you fail to make court ordered payments to mortgage co. without forwarning you?

Can my 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom trailer home be condemed by the health dept for having a 500 gallon septic tank?

S-Corp status?

If our house burned down,the insurance was in my wifes name, am I legally intitled to half of the moiney?

Can a Landlord sue for back late fees even if I had all rent paid?

Can the person we bought a trailor from legally sue us for so called back rent when we did not live there at the time. I