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Is it possible to sue a former landlord for breaching the implied warranty of habitability in Missouri?
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Answered on January 13, 2015
How long ago did this happen? It reads like a while ago. The personal injury from a fall is perhaps something you should explore with an injury...
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Would a convicted abuser & sex offender(male) upon release be placed in a home with an elderly , not well lady?
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Answered on January 11, 2015
As Mr. Fry said, there's no legal barrier.
Her family should become involved, but she is not a child. There is a limit to what can be done. At...
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What is the statute of limitations in Missouri for collecting back rent?
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Answered on January 08, 2015
There is no issue about statute of limitations here. You have an ongoing landlord-tenant relationship, and the original lease is still in effect,...
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I terminated my lease and gave my landlord my required 60 days notice. 20 days later I'm being overcharged by a coll. agency.
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Answered on December 29, 2014
Absolutely demand validation from the collection agency. If they send purported validation, inform them in writing (and save copies of everything...
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Can I sue my landlord for my security deposit due to fraud in the inducement?
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Answered on December 24, 2014
Probably not. There is no fraud - it is purely contractual, and you have a responsibility to read what you sign. If there is an email allowing you...
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My sisters bond was revoked on Monday and Tuesday judge gave same bond on the same case. Is that legal?
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Answered on December 23, 2014
Agreed with Mr. Hobart. Further understand that judges use bond to control behavior, such as, court knows that if we lock so-and-so up over...
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Movers decline to pay for breaking items what can I do?
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Answered on December 20, 2014
I agree with Ron and suggest you take the money offered. Sometimes you just have to chalk up a loss as a learning experience.
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What should the renter do if the landlord wont fix the problem with the mold and told us if we dont like move but wants the ren
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Answered on December 20, 2014
If the mold is really bad, I would recommend simply moving, if he is giving you that option, because it sounds like he's a slumlord. Also, make...
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I have been involved in an accident
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Answered on December 13, 2014
Hire a local attorney here. Many on Avvo ate excellent. It is usually the case here in St. Louis that for a higher fine paid, an attorney can...
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Is it legal to sign two leases on the section 8 program
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Answered on December 11, 2014
Whether you are section 8 or not, you have a valid lease. The new owner cannot demand that you sign a new lease. If in the case of sec 8, the lease...