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I am having issues with my landlord, he has locked me out of my rental home. Is he allowed to do such a thing?
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Answered on August 12, 2013
No, Missouri law has no "self help" provision for landlords. You might remind the landlord that he can become liable to you for damages, possibly...
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My renter moved out on july 24th and took about 90% of her, and said shed be back for the rest, rent is due on the 1st btw and
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Answered on August 11, 2013
Until a tenant moves all their possessions, or returns the keys, a landlord is well advised to be very wary of doing anything that looks, feels or...
Terminating my lease within the 30-day-satisfaction-guaranteed clause of a new lease - what should I make sure to do and expect?
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Answered on August 11, 2013
I've never heard of such a provision and usually, if it isn't in your lease, then it doesn't apply.
I'd suggest that you get a screen capture of...
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Having won a small claims case against a former tenant , can monthly Veterans Disability be subject to garnishment?
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Answered on August 11, 2013
No. But the defendant's bank account could be .... unless the disability payments are being deposited into that account. Too often that is a...
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As a property manager, am I obligated to tell a private investigator if a tenant is living in one of the units I manage?
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Answered on August 11, 2013
The operative word here is "obligated" -- and the answer is no, you would not be obligated to cooperate. As the other responder said, your tenant...
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What options do I have for getting my deposit returned on a rental house? Landlord is in foreclosure and bankruptcy.
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Answered on August 11, 2013
Either the bankruptcy or the foreclosure can prevent your recovery of the deposit.
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Landlord did not have house ready to move in and has now changed locks with my property still inside Refusing to give me key
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Answered on July 22, 2013
I'm a little "stuck" on the part of your narrative that reports "last week we came to an agreement ... yesterday ... she changed the locks" ......
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LLC closed and was verbally released from commercial office lease. Now landlord is seeking payment for remainder of lease.
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Answered on July 22, 2013
Generally, to be enforceable, any modification of a written lease should also be in writing. So the oral modification is open to question. But...
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Am I required to pay rent for the final month of my lease since I paid first and last month's rent along with a deposit?
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Answered on July 15, 2013
In Missouri, the security deposit a landlord may charge is limited to double the monthly rent. If you renew, the "last month" is no longer the...
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My house is very old and has many problems how can i get out of my lease
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Answered on July 09, 2013
Your question is a bit confusing. If the lease hasn't been signed, it is possible that you have a month-to-month agreement that you could...
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