Can my rent double?

You didn’t indicate whether she is on a month-to-month tenancy or a renewed annual lease. Unless she is in the midst of a longer lease term, the...

Which legal databases to use?

I like Google Scholar. It’s free, easy to use, and very fast.

Do I need to show up in court/will I be evicted?

The short answer is that if you’ve been served and no-show a judgment for possession will be entered against you. Whether you prevail at trial...

How do I file a Motion to Dismiss for a Contempt of Court Case?

It sounds like you disagree with the accuracy of what your opponent filed with the court. That’s true for defendants in the majority of cases. ...

ARE THERE REGULATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS TO PAY EQUAL PTO TIME BASED ON THE ANNIVERSARY HIRE DATE OR CALeNDAR DATE?

It’s a contract issue not one based on regulations. How does your contract address the issue?

You could sue, but what are your damages?

Disabled family?

Unfortunately for you, Missouri law doesn’t provide a disabled tenant the right to renew a lease indefinitely, regardless of the reason that the...

It is unlawful to charge a security deposit more than twice a month’s rent.

Missouri landlord-tenant law does does differ based on the season or on whether an eviction will cause hardship to the tenant.

What legal procedures does my landlord have to go through to evict me?

Easy question. If your owe rent your landlord can file a rent-and-possession suit. The landlord can, but isn’t required, to hold off.