Tenant Dispute Legal Guidance

Summary

In Missouri, landlords must provide an itemized list of deductions from the security deposit. If they fail to do so, tenants can recover the full deposit. Landlords can start eviction for non-payment of rent or fees, but must follow legal processes and provide proper notice. Harassment by a landlord or property manager is illegal. Tenants should communicate in writing and may benefit from legal advice.

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My daughter has been living in an apartment complex since *. A year and a half ago...another driver coming out of the complex, came into her lane as she was pulling in and she hit a fence on the property
I'm sorry to hear about your daughter's accident. Can you please tell me where this incident occurred? I need this information to provide the most accurate legal advice.
apartment complex in O'Fallon
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Could you clarify if your concern is about potential liability for the damage to the fence, or if there are other issues involved?
The police were called and she agreed to pay for damages. This was approximately a year and a half ago. She was never billed nor was it on her rent statements. In October...she called manager about getting new flooring because all of the other units were
Thanks for the information. In general:
- Verbal agreements can be binding.
- If a bill isn't received, it doesn't necessarily remove the obligation to pay.
- The timeframe for billing depends on local laws.
Can I ask in which state the complex is located? This will help me provide more specific information.
The manager said that she was not eligibile because she had cats. My daughter said she pays the fee to have cats an
I'm sorry to hear about this situation. To clarify, is your daughter's issue related to the damage costs or the denial of new flooring due to her pets? Also, can you confirm the state where this is happening?
Long story short. The manager did not like her disagreeing and put the *,* property damage fee on her next statement. October statement. My daughter asked if they could taje the * out of her deposit .. she said no. This is in Missouri. Then the manager sent her an email this past Saturday after *:* when banks are closed and told her it needed to be paid BY Tuesday. Banks are closed today. Is she liable
In Missouri:
- Landlords can deduct property damage from the security deposit.
- They must provide written notice of any deductions.
- They cannot charge unreasonable fees.
Is the $*,* charge itemized and explained? If not, your daughter may dispute it.
She never got an itemized bill
In Missouri:
- The landlord must provide an itemized list of deductions from the security deposit.
- If they fail to do so, the tenant can recover the full deposit.
- Your daughter could potentially dispute this charge.
My daughter does not have the *,* and the landlord says she will not deduct it from security deposit...can she refuse to do so
In Missouri:
- Landlords are allowed to deduct damages from the security deposit.
- If the landlord refuses and insists on payment, your daughter may need legal assistance.
- She could try to negotiate, request an itemized bill, or dispute the charge.
Can she start eviction process if she won't take it out of the security depisit
In Missouri:
- A landlord can start eviction for non-payment of rent or fees, if properly notified.
- However, they must follow a legal process, including providing proper notice.
- If the fee is disputed, your daughter may benefit from legal advice.
This is the property manager. Should I try to talk to property owners
In Missouri:
- It may be beneficial to contact the property owner directly if the manager is unresponsive or uncooperative.
- It's important to communicate in writing to maintain a record.
- Seeking legal advice can be helpful in this situation.
Thank you...I am just afraid if the property owner contacts the manager ...my daghter may be harassed. They do not accept cashier's checks or debit. They may not process her rent right away and keep tacking on * dollar a day late charges
In Missouri:
- The landlord must accept rent in any form, including cashier's checks or debit.
- They cannot charge excessive late fees.
- Harassment by a landlord or property manager is illegal.
Your daughter may benefit from legal advice.
Also she is giving her no time to seek legal advice. She sent email on Saturday after * and wants money today when banks are closed or she will start eviction process.
In Missouri:
- A landlord must provide reasonable notice for any payment due.
- If the eviction process is initiated, your daughter will have a chance to present her case in court.
- She should consider seeking legal advice as soon as possible.