We moved out of a rental house 28 days ago but we still did not get our deposit back. What should we do? Do we wait for 30 days?
Google "Missouri security deposit statute" and you can read the text of the statute.
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Google "Missouri security deposit statute" and you can read the text of the statute.
Landlord can give proper month's notice to terminate unless you agree to higher rent.
It's legal if you were served and defaulted. Consult with a local landlord tenant attorney.
Your legal resource would be to defend the case if sued and perhaps assert a counterclaim. Unfortunately it's expensive to hire an attorney....
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It is not clear from your post whether a judgment has yet been entered or if the landlord even filed a lawsuit yet. From a legal standpoint an...
No one can give a good answer based on those minimal facts. For instance, if completion of a form will get a class member a $1 coupon the...
She would be wise to hire an attorney, but would be entitled to proceed pro se if she wishes.
Unfortunately, it's hard to have it both ways, I.e., represent yourself and get time off from work. If you can afford an attorney, hire one....
After your answer, write "Counterclaim" and then write your counterclaim. Google "answer and counterclaim" and you can probably find a sample.
The creditor, not the debtor, generally filed a satisfaction. Contact plaintiff's counsel to request that it be filed. There are consequences to...
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