Housing
Abandonment
What Rules Does My Landlord Have to Follow Before Claiming My Rental Unit Abandoned?
If the landlord reasonably believes you have abandoned your home, and your landlord wants to remove all...
Foreclosure of A Rental Unit
What if My Landlord Loses the Property I Rent Through Foreclosure? Do I have rights?
After a property is foreclosed, a new owner takes over. The new owner may be the bank that foreclosed the...
Glossary of Commonly Used Missouri Landlord-Tenant Housing Terms
Housing Terms - Revised June 2013.
ABANDONMENT: Refers to a situation where a tenant leaves or moves out of a rental unit with no intention to return. Abandonment procedure is...
Guide to Home Ownership for People With Disabilities
Owning a home is a key part of the American dream. Unfortunately, if you have a disability, you may find it harder to afford to buy and retrofit a home to accommodate your needs. That’s because...
Landlord-Tenant Duties and Rights
What Rights and Duties do Landlords and Tenants Have?
Federal, state, and local laws govern the duties and rights of landlords and tenants. Additional agreements in the lease may impose...
Leases
What Is a Lease?
A lease is an agreement to rent a house or apartment made between a tenant and a landlord. A lease is both a contract (an agreement between two or more parties) and a...
LSEM's Link to Materials Concerning the CDC Anti-Eviction Moratorium Order
The Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM) maintains informational materials on their website regarding the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's anti-eviction moratorium order. For more...
Missouri Free Legal Answers
Missouri Legal Answers is a statewide virtual legal advice clinic. This program is provided through the assistance of the American Bar Association and is free. Qualifying users post their civil...
Missouri's Landlord Tenant Law
Missouri's Landlord Tenant Law - The Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants. This is a publication from the Missouri Attorney General's Office - Posted September 2015
If you...
Repair and Deduct
What is Repair and Deduct?
Repair and deduct is a legal remedy that allows some tenants to deduct from the tenant’s rent the cost of repairs made to a rental property. If your landlord does...
Repairs to a Rental Unit
Is a Tenant Entitled to a Safe Rental Unit?
Yes, a landlord has a duty to maintain minimum standard conditions in its rental units. Area housing codes normally give the minimum...
Sale of the Unit You Rent
What if My Landlord Sells the Property I Rent?
Normally, if you have a written lease with your landlord, and your landlord sells the property, the new owner is bound to the lease you...
Security Deposits
What is a Security Deposit?
A security deposit is a payment required by a landlord from a tenant. It is paid to cover the possible expense of any repairs which the landlord may have make...
Self-Help for Tenants, Legal Aid of Western Missouri, K.C., MO
These self-help guides are for use in the LAWMO service area only:
Tenant Legal Help Clinic - KC, MO
Safe, secure affordable housing is a basic human need, as well as a critical component of family stability and community success.
Legal Aid of Westerni Missouri...
Tips Before You Rent
Finding a safe and affordable place to rent takes time. Below are some important factors to consider:
PLANNING AHEAD
What is your budget? How much can you afford to pay for rent and...
What is Joint Tenancy?
What is a Joint Tenancy?
Joint tenancy is a form of ownership by two or more individuals together. It differs from other types of co-ownership in that the surviving joint tenant...
