Summary
Landlords in Missouri are required to provide safe and habitable housing, including maintaining electrical, plumbing, and sanitary systems. If these conditions are not met, tenants may have the right to withhold rent or repair and deduct. Documenting violations with photos, medical records, and official reports is crucial. Legal Aid of Western Missouri offers free legal services, but primarily for eviction cases. For tenant rights issues, contacting the Missouri Bar Association for a lawyer referral is recommended.Full Conversation
My landlord has my sewer line vented to my basement and it was making me sick plus he wired the house and it caught fire
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding landlord-tenant laws.
Missouri
What actions have you taken so far regarding this issue, ****?
In Missouri, landlords are required to maintain habitable premises. If violated, tenants may have certain rights such as withholding rent or repairing and deducting.
None I had no idea until my house caught fire
Have you reported this incident to your local authorities? In Missouri, landlords are legally obligated to provide safe and habitable housing.
Yes
What was the response from the local authorities when you reported the incident?
In Missouri, landlords are required to:
- Provide safe and habitable housing
- Maintain all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating systems.
If these rules are violated, you may have the right to withhold rent or repair and deduct.
Need lawyer to help
What type of lawyer are you looking for? A tenant rights lawyer or a personal injury lawyer?
Tenant rights
What is your location in Missouri? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the nearest court or legal aid services.
Kansas city
What evidence do you have of these violations by your landlord? In Missouri, it's important to document all violations for potential legal proceedings.
No help
What evidence do you have of these issues? Photos, medical records, or correspondence with your landlord can be crucial.
Pictures and report from city that no permits have been pulled in over 6years
What actions has your landlord taken after you reported these issues to him?
None he said I have wired many houses , but he is not an electrician
Have you considered contacting a tenant rights lawyer in Kansas City for legal advice?
Can't find one
Have you tried reaching out to Legal Aid of Western Missouri? They provide free legal services to low-income people. Their contact number is (*) *-*.
Legal aid only helps with eviction
What steps have you taken to find a tenant rights lawyer in your area?
Called all over
Have you contacted the Missouri Bar Association for a referral to a tenant rights lawyer? They can be reached at (*) *-*.
No I will try
What is the condition of your health now after the incident? It's important to seek medical attention if you haven't already.
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