Questions answered by Matthew S. Chase

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What is the level of detail required in an itemized list of damages provided by a landlord after the inspection of the unit?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 03, 2013

The law requires an itemized list within 30 days detailing why any portion of the security will not be returned. I do not believe the level of...

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A tenant moved someone in unauthorized. How do I get them out legally without going to court?

Matthew's answer | Answered on June 02, 2013

In Missouri you don't need to send a notice to vacate. Start an eviction pronto. The service of the petition acts as notice. Call me - I handle...

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I had to terminate my lease for my apartment early, but I paid rent until I re-rented it. Can the landlord keep my deposit?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 26, 2013

Under Missouri law, when a tenancy ends the landlord must send tenant notice within 30 days detailing what part of the security deposit is being...

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Should i pay rent at the townhome we moved into back in march, when since we have moved in we have had a problem with roaches?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 24, 2013

Call please. There are enough factors that back-and-forth on an open forum like this is difficult mode of communication, and has no...

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What steps do i take inorder to counter sue my landlord

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 20, 2013

There are no counterclaims permissible under the usual landlord eviction action. However you certainly can sue in a separate action. Also, when...

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Do the tenants of my single family home in MO have to remove opossum from garage or do I?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 17, 2013

You must look to your lease contract. Normally there is a clause regarding pest eradication. For example, my leases require tenant to handle all...

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Helped a lady clean and unpack after movers dropped off boxes. Now she can't find things an has to call police and make report.

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 14, 2013

It's possible you will be questioned and even charged. Never underestimate the ability of cops and prosecutors to believe the nice old lady over...

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Do I have a case?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 07, 2013

Not really. What would be your damages?

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I WAS ON SIS PROBATION FROM 2006 -2011 AND NOW THAT IS OVER I WAS WANTING TO BUY A GUN DUE TO A BREAK IN AT MY HOME

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

I agree with Mr. Fry. Per federal law the completed SIS is not a conviction, so you may purchase, own or otherwise use or carry a firearm. However,...

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A tenant signed a year lease. He is planning to move after only five months. What can I do to enforce the year lease?

Matthew's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

You can keep the security deposit and sue for the balance of the lease. Feel free to call and discuss further. Keep in mind that a tenant who'd do...

Matthew S. Chase's Answers (641)

What is the level of detail required in an itemized list of damages provided by a landlord after the inspection of the unit?

A tenant moved someone in unauthorized. How do I get them out legally without going to court?

I had to terminate my lease for my apartment early, but I paid rent until I re-rented it. Can the landlord keep my deposit?

Should i pay rent at the townhome we moved into back in march, when since we have moved in we have had a problem with roaches?

What steps do i take inorder to counter sue my landlord

Do the tenants of my single family home in MO have to remove opossum from garage or do I?

Helped a lady clean and unpack after movers dropped off boxes. Now she can't find things an has to call police and make report.

Do I have a case?

I WAS ON SIS PROBATION FROM 2006 -2011 AND NOW THAT IS OVER I WAS WANTING TO BUY A GUN DUE TO A BREAK IN AT MY HOME

A tenant signed a year lease. He is planning to move after only five months. What can I do to enforce the year lease?