Are forfeited deposits still required to be used for renovations? Landlord vs. tenant!

A security deposit can only be withheld for specific reasons set forth by statute. The statute is R.S.Mo. Sec. 535.300. It states in...

Should my siblings and I file a probate matter or is there something called affidavit of small estate? Can we prepare the forms

A small estate affidavit will work as long as the equity in the house is less than $40,000 and there aren't any other assets in his estate. The...

Can I still be kicked out?

Unless he has actually terminated the tenancy, you will have the option to pay all amounts owed and stay. He is not allowed to simply lock you...

I have an apartment with a private lender and he has started the foreclosure process. I received Certified Mail of the NOD.

If the lender is foreclosing on a deed of trust, a notice of default does not get recorded. The trustee will need to send you a notice of sale by...

What legal ramifications can arise for one party (of a 3 roommate situation) breaking the lease and moving out of state?

If he is living in North Carolina, the answer will depend on North Carolina law. You may want to ask this question using that state as your...

While evicting my tenants, they filed a counter claim AFTER the judge ruled in my favor. does this affect the ruling?

If you already have a judgment in your eviction case, you should be able to get the counterclaim dismissed. The judgment should still be...

The promissory note is the document that allows a lender to recover a deficiency, not a deed of trust. The deed of trust only authorizes...

Mom died. How do I find out what is going on with her will when siblings won't speak to me.

If your mom has a will, it will need to go through probate. A court case will be opened and you would be able to find it on Casenet -...

I am renting a room from an individual I've lived there since March its been 7 months how long can I stay with out a lease

You could stay forever without a written lease. If you are paying rent, you have a verbal, month-to-month tenancy. The tenancy will not end until...

Can I terminate the lease when tenant do not pay security deposit in full by a reasonable time?

If you have a month-to-month lease, you can always send a month's notice to terminate the lease. If you have a term lease, you can only terminate...

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