Landlord Lease And Charges

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My land lord didn’t allow me to read my lease before requiring I sign it
What state are you located in, ****? It's important to know as tenancy laws vary by state.
Missouri
What specific terms in the lease are causing you concern, ****? In Missouri, landlords must provide a copy of the lease to tenants, but there's no specific requirement to allow reading before signing.
They haven’t given me a key for the door and are charging me for stuff I don’t use
What items are you being charged for that you don't use?

In Missouri:
- Landlords must provide keys to tenants.
- Charges should be outlined in the lease agreement.
Cable/internet and lawn care
What does your lease agreement say about these charges for cable/internet and lawn care?

In Missouri:
- Charges should be clearly outlined in the lease agreement.
- Any additional charges not mentioned in the lease could be disputed.
that I’m being charged for them but my landlord said I have to be charged even if I don’t use them or want them
Have you tried discussing this issue with your landlord or seeking mediation? In Missouri, if charges aren't clearly outlined in the lease, they can be disputed.
I asked to not have to pay for them and he said he won’t change the lease
What steps have you taken to dispute these charges? In Missouri, you may consider contacting a local tenant's rights organization for assistance.
What can I do to dispute them
Have you considered seeking legal advice from a lawyer or contacting a local tenant's rights organization? In Missouri, they can help you understand your rights and guide you through the dispute process.
No
I would recommend contacting a local tenant's rights organization in Missouri. They can provide guidance on how to dispute these charges.
My landlord said that at any point and time they say I have to get rid of my dogs they can
What does your lease agreement say about pet ownership? In Missouri, landlords can impose restrictions on pets but these should be clearly outlined in the lease agreement.
I’m allowed to have *
What breed and size are your dogs? In some cases, landlords can impose restrictions based on these factors.
No restrictions
What does your lease agreement say about the possibility of the landlord asking you to get rid of your pets?
nothing
In Missouri, if there's no clause in the lease about removing pets, the landlord generally can't force you to do so. Have you received a written notice about this?
no
In Missouri, without a written notice or lease clause, landlords generally can't force removal of pets. Consider seeking advice from a local tenant's rights organization.
ok
Have you considered seeking legal advice from a lawyer or contacting a local tenant's rights organization?
Answer: No

I would recommend contacting a local tenant's rights organization in Missouri. They can provide guidance on how to dispute these charges.

- Missouri Legal Services: (*) *-*
- Legal Aid of Western Missouri: (*) *-*
How much notice is my landlord have to give me for removing my pets
In Missouri, unless specified in the lease, landlords generally can't force removal of pets without a written notice. What does your lease say about pet removal notice?
Nothing
In Missouri, without a lease clause or written notice, landlords generally can't force pet removal. Consider seeking advice from a local tenant's rights organization.
With written notice of removal of my pets how long do I have before getting rid of thwm
In Missouri, there's no specific timeframe for pet removal in the law. It should be outlined in your lease agreement or the written notice.
Ok
What does your lease agreement say about the notice period for any changes or modifications?
My landlord is verbally telling me I have to get rid of my pets but in my lease it says I can have *
What does your lease specifically say about pet restrictions or changes to the pet policy? In Missouri, any changes to the lease agreement typically require a written notice.
No more than * pets and that’s all it says
In Missouri, if the lease only mentions a limit on the number of pets, the landlord cannot force you to remove your pets without a written notice or lease modification.