I terminated the "Lease" on 7/30/14, she does not pay Aug. rent. Should I file "eviction" so I can get the judgment on the rent?

Your question is a bit unclear. You don't state whether or not the tenant is out of possession. If the tenant moved in response to your lease...

I am not sure what to think. I had a college professor apply to rent my house. He lives here in MO and his wife lives in PA.

A landlords best opportunity to insure that the rent is paid is at the outset of the tenancy by knowing who he is renting to and where they get...

Do I need an attorney for de novo case re a security deposit return I won the first go round ?

You are entitled to represent yourself, but understand that Circuit Court is more formal than Associate Circuit Court and way more formal and...

I have a security deposit question.

A tenant can be held liable for the term of the lease even if they move out for "personal and financial" reasons. The landlord is required to...

Can I be sued for damages when we never had a security deposit or lease signed?

Unless there is some city ordinance that requires registration of rental property or prohibits subdividing single family residences for rental...

Tree fell on car in driveway of house I rent, second time this has happened in a month, landlord knows tree is dead.

Why did you park under a tree known to be dead in our stormy season? This is to say -- if you try to file some claim against your landlord, you...

Can I have the owners of tree pay for the waste I have to pick up from my yard. buying disposable bags..city stickers for bags

Probably not -- the occupant of a single family residence is usually responsible for lawn and landscaping care. If this is something...

Is it true that if a place contains lead and you have a child you can live in that place up to a year for free?

No -- and why would you continue to live in a place where your child is being poisoned? What you might have is a counterclaim for breach of...

Can this woman raise my rent whenever she wants and do a walk through for damages while im still renting the room?

A landlord is generally entitled to inspect their property on "reasonable notice" but may act without notice to make sure the property is secure. ...

Yes -- you could be held liable to the landlord for the damages to the unit. However, if you are sued, you should make certain that your roommate...