Landlord Tenant Disputes

Summary

In Missouri, landlords must provide a 30-day written notice for rent increases and cannot double charge security deposits. A text message may not qualify as a proper written notice. Landlords must also provide a written notice before eviction. Its important to keep records of all landlord-tenant communications and to have written documentation for any changes in the lease agreement. Landlords must return a tenants security deposit within 30 days of the termination of the lease. Landlords cant raise the rent during a lease term unless the lease agreement allows it. For month-to-month leases, landlords must provide at least one months notice before raising rent.

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Edward William Berghorn IV is my legal name I go by Eddy
Nice to meet you, Eddy. What legal issue are you currently facing that you need assistance with?
Landlord threatening me with eviction, I have lived at current address for several years, property has been bought and sold * times since I have lived here, I put up a deposit when I moved in new owners this time insisted on another deposit saying they never received deposits when bought apartments * units, they raised my rent from * to * saying that additional would be added towards a deposit.
Did you receive any written notice about the rent increase and the additional deposit? In Missouri, landlords must provide a written notice for any changes in the lease agreement.
no
In Missouri:

- Landlords must provide a *-day written notice for rent increases.
- Double charging of security deposits is not allowed.

For eviction issues, contact Missouri courts at (*) *-*.
Thanks, here is my next questions, I am *, I was in an auto accident March * of this year, I have an on going work comp case, I lost my job as a buyer for an infinity Nissan dealership to A I program left on good terms. I have been living on savings until I found another job which took much longer than I though it would, last month was first time I was late rent. Car blew cost me thousands and other bills put me way behind, I explained to landlord a hateful Vietnamese woman, with a nice Vietnamese husband my situation and told them I would be late but would come up with rent money, which I did it took me to the 12th I deposited $* at her bank into a LLC. She had said she talked to her “Team?” First time I heard team, and I had to 15th to pay or be thrown out saying my lease is month to month. I have finally got a job as a substitute teacher starting Monday , I don’t get paid until the 20th of this month, I have not discussed this with her yet, I am in fear of her starting eviction procedures against me, what are my legal options please advise
Did you receive a written eviction notice from your landlord? In Missouri, landlords must provide a *-day written notice to terminate a month-to-month lease.
not yet, but anticipate that coming she is difficult to talk to or reason with as with deposit issue, she likes to be a bully, as she bullied me about deposit, guy that sold the property was a slick real estate guy, you could tell by the way he showed them property, they come to find out after they bought property had just had a facelift new paint and few repairs, I am not in a position to move at this time, and No I did not receive a 30 day written notice concerning month to month raise or deposit. And no I have not yet received a written eviction notice. She did a few months ago send me a text message saying their expenses etc. had gone up and they need deposits from all renters.
Have you documented all your interactions with your landlord, including the text messages? In Missouri, it's important to keep records of all landlord-tenant communications.
no but I think I still have text messages from her
What does the text message say about the deposit and rent increase? In Missouri, it's important to have written documentation for any changes in the lease agreement.
give me a few minutes I am looking
Sure, take your time. It's important to have all the details for a proper understanding of your situation.
her text to me
What exactly did your landlord say in the text message regarding the deposit and rent increase?
Text message from landlord Jennifer to me can I forward the text to you or take a pic or I can do it here which do you prefer
You can type the content of the text message here. It's important to have the exact wording for a proper understanding of your situation.
got it please give me a few minutes
Sure, take your time. It's important to have the exact wording for a proper understanding of your situation.
sent to me on a Sunday at *:38pm I don’t like being bothered with personal business on a Sunday it reads as follows Good afternoon Ed! I hope you are doing well. FYI we never received your deposit as you stated with us on August * nor with previous owners when we purchased the property. I will be happy to do monthly with you . It is crushing our margins, we are at break even at number of properties. Starting August *,your monthly payment will be $*/mo. Our expenses have gone up * percent the cost of spiking wages,insurance and maintenance. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns thanks Jennifer Actually $* ($* rent +$*/sewer and trash
Did Jennifer provide a written notice about the increase in rent and the additional deposit, as required by Missouri law?
no just text
In Missouri, a text message may not qualify as a proper written notice. It's advisable to consult with a local attorney or tenant's rights organization for further assistance.
Well, I accidentally text her no only text to answer your question about did I receive a written notice of any kind in regards to landlord raising rent and demanded a second deposit. Did you get the text she sent me that I sent you?
I'm sorry, but as a chat service, I don't have the ability to receive or view text messages. Can you please tell me what the text from your landlord said?
She texted me fyi we never received your deposit as you stated with us August * nor with previous owners when we purchased property. I will be happy to do monthly monthly with you. It is crushing our margins, we are at break even at a number of properties. Starting August your monthly payment will be $*/mo. Our expenses have gone up * percent: the cost of spiking wages, property taxes insurance and maintenance. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns actually$* ( $* rent $* sewer and trash.
Did your landlord provide you with a written notice about the rent increase and the additional deposit request?
no just the text
Did your lease agreement specify the conditions under which your landlord can increase the rent or demand additional deposits?
I don’t know I have never received a copy of rent agreement I was living here before the bought property, she want another deposit I told her I had already paid one to previous owner and she or her Team as she now calls it didn’t get deposit from previous owner
Did you receive a receipt or any form of written confirmation when you paid the initial deposit to the previous owner?
well it was * owners ago live five years ago, I paid by check so I think I can either find it in old lease or if not I can get a copy from bank of check
Do you have any written communication with the previous owner about the deposit? In Missouri, landlords must return a tenant's security deposit within 30 days of the termination of the lease.
no
What was the amount of the initial deposit you paid to the previous owner?
i think it was *
What is the duration of your lease agreement? In Missouri, landlords can't raise the rent during a lease term unless the lease agreement allows it.
i am on a month to month, because I didn’t give a second deposit when she asked for it after I had been paying the team since they bought property I
What was the agreed upon rent when you started the month-to-month lease?

In Missouri, landlords must give at least a month's notice before raising rent on a month-to-month lease.
* or less
Did your landlord give you a month's notice before raising the rent from $* to $*?

- In Missouri, landlords must provide at least one month's notice for rent increases on month-to-month leases.
no
In Missouri, landlords must provide at least one month's notice before raising rent. If you didn't receive this notice, you may have grounds to dispute the increase.
i give in about 3 months ago, my issue is I start a new job sub teacher Monday, I don’t get paid tell the 20th last month I was late paid in full * on the 12th she had threatened to evict me if not paid by the 15th on the * I deposited * in a LLC
Did you receive a written eviction notice from your landlord? In Missouri, landlords must provide a written notice before eviction.
not yet that’s my concern I want to be ready to know what to do because that what I think she or her team as just started saying last month, by the way I had never been late till last month
What is the exact date you received the text message about the rent increase? In Missouri, landlords must provide at least one month's notice for rent increases on month-to-month leases.
sunday July * *
In Missouri, a landlord must provide at least 30 days' notice before increasing rent. If you received the text on July *, *, the increase can't start until August *, *.
well I gave into her bullying me and paid *, before it was * something
What is the exact date you started paying the increased rent of $*?
audg
aug
What was the exact date in August when you started paying the increased rent of $*?
*
What is the exact date you received the text message about the rent increase?
July 16th *
In Missouri, a landlord must provide at least 30 days' notice before increasing rent. If you received the text on July *, *, the increase can't start until August *, *.
yes I got that is this a computer? Or live person
I'm an AI, but I'm designed to provide accurate legal information. Can I assist you with anything else regarding your landlord issue?
what should I do when she starts calling or texting about rent late this month?
Have you informed your landlord about the delay in payment this month? In Missouri, it's best to communicate any payment issues to your landlord in writing.
not yet, and I don’t have an address to send her a form of communication by writing
Have you tried asking your landlord for an address where you can send written communication?
not yet should I?
Yes, you should. It's important to have a record of all communications with your landlord. This can be useful if any disputes arise in the future.
ok thanks
Do you have any other concerns or questions about your landlord or lease agreement?
Explanation: It's crucial to understand your rights as a tenant and to ensure all agreements and communications are documented.
not right thanks for your help
You're welcome! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to reach out. Best of luck with your situation.