Attorney For St. Louis & Jefferson County Landlords
Renting a home, apartment, mobile home, or other places of residence creates a contractual relationship between the owner and the renter. Landlords and tenants both have rights and obligations during the tenancy, even if there is no signed lease or rental agreement. NOTE: We only represent Landlords.
Landlord & Tenant Disputes In St. Louis and Jefferson Counties.
Disputes often arise between landlords and renters and can include a wide range of legal issues. For example, a tenant may wish to move out before the lease expires; or a renter may want to withhold payment of rent if the landlord hasn’t made repairs as promised or in a timely manner.
Landlord And Tenants Rights And Obligations
The rights and obligations of tenants and landlords are primarily controlled by Missouri statutes and strict compliance with the statutory rules is required in order to preserve your rights. For example, a renter may be able to withhold a portion of a rent payment, but only in certain circumstances and only if the renter takes specific steps, per the rules, prior to the withholding. Failure to follow the correct procedure many times leave the renter liable for non-payment of rent and can result in eviction.
What To Be Aware Of In Landlord & Tenant Situations
BEWARE: there are many myths and misconceptions about the law as it applies to renters and landlords. An experienced landlord-tenant attorney can advise you and guide you through the process so you don’t mess up and forfeit your rights.
Landlords also have many rights and may quickly and lawfully obtain a judgment for possession, and recover past due rents and compensation for damages to the premises. Additionally, once a judgment is obtained, the landlord can garnish wages or use other lawful means to collect the money due on the judgment.
Get Help With Your Landlord & Tenant Case Today
We specialize and only represent landlords! If you are a landlord in Missouri, we can help you navigate the legal processes, preserve your rights and pursue your legal claims under Missouri law. 314-681-9000.