Any lease agreements in Missouri made by a landlord and resident must be documented properly. An agreement must be included whether you're going to use a property management company or you're going to self-manage. What exactly must be included in this agreement? Read...
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Wondering if you can file legal claims against a tenant?
Landlords in Missouri and elsewhere sometimes find themselves dealing with difficult tenants. If you have found yourself in such a position, you have a few ways of handling the situation. There are times when the issues at hand can be resolved quickly and easily....
Landlord-tenant law: How the eviction process works
Kicking out a tenant is not an easy or pleasant thing to do, but sometimes it is necessary. Landlord-tenant law in Missouri allows for it under certain circumstances. When is it appropriate, and how does the eviction process work? It is legal to evict a...
On what grounds can a landlord sue a tenant?
Landlords have a busy schedule when they own multiple rental properties and have tenants to attend to. Because of the limited free time landlords possess, one of the last things they want to do is take a tenant to court. However, when you have an uncooperative renter,...
5 tips to avoid damage disputes as a landlord
Being the owner of a rental property isn’t always easy. You may screen potential renters well, making sure their background check shows no signs of criminal activity. You may even conduct credit checks on potential renters, so you know they are responsible in handling...
Struggling with a tenant?
Being a landlord can be rewarding in a number of ways, but it can also be quite challenging as well. Despite one taking all possible precautions, there will be a time when one has to deal with a problematic tenant. It just happens, and that is okay. What does the...
Different ways to handle a landlord-tenant dispute
It is not uncommon for landlords in Missouri and their tenants to see differently on a number of issues. When a landlord-tenant dispute does arise, there are several ways in which it can be resolved. Litigation is one way, but it does not have to be the first thing...
3 Terms you cannot enforce in a lease
When you have a tenant sign a lease agreement, you want to ensure that the terms and conditions meet both parties’ needs and satisfy all legal requirements. That being said, if you include anything in the agreement that does not abide by landlord-tenant laws, you...
Common mistakes made by landlords
Owning and renting out property can be a great investment. However, landlords need to be careful or risk losing money rather than making it. Here are some common mistakes made by landlords in Missouri and elsewhere that can end up costing them a pretty penny. Mistake...
Reasons a landlord may be taken to court
Being a landlord is not an easy job. If one is not careful, tenants or potential tenants may end up taking one to court. Here are several reasons why landlords in Missouri may be sued. Reason number one: discriminating against potential tenants. The Fair Housing Act...