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You walk into your rental property for a routine inspection when a dog barks from the bedroom. Your stomach drops. The lease clearly states no pets allowed, yet here you are confronting an unauthorized animal in your unit. This scenario occurs more frequently than you...
Winter can be a uniquely challenging time for residential landlords in Missouri, where cold temperatures, snow and ice can impact the safety of rental properties. While leases may outline certain responsibilities, landlords cannot contract away their basic duty to...
Most landlords renting residential properties have certain standards for their tenants. They may conduct criminal background checks and credit checks. They want to ensure that their tenants are likely to pay rent and are unlikely to damage the unit. Unfortunately,...
It is common for some tenants to fall behind on rent. Dealing with them can be tricky, especially if you approach them in a way that violates the law. Even though it is frustrating, know that you do have legal options to protect your income while staying compliant...
Rental arrangements should offer mutual benefits for everyone involved. Landlords can monetize a real property they own. Tenants can acquire flexible housing arrangements while incurring minimal maintenance obligations. Unfortunately, the residential rental dynamic is...
Individuals and families renting residential properties have numerous protections under Missouri state law. For example, the law limits how landlords handle security deposits. The law also imposes many obligations on landlords, including a responsibility to maintain...
Residential landlords provide a critical service for the communities in which they operate. They use their credit or capital to purchase real property and provide housing on demand for people who may not qualify for a mortgage or do not intend to live indefinitely in...
Protecting rental property from tenant-caused damage is often a top priority for landlords. While the majority of tenants are responsible and take care of their rented homes, the potential for damage is ever-present. Thankfully, landlords have legal options available...
Landlords for commercial business spaces may wonder if they can evict tenants who cross certain lines. While tenants definitely have rights, landlords also have liberties they can exercise to protect their business interests under certain circumstances. Learning the...
If you’re a Missouri landlord, you should understand that a lease is a legally binding contract between you and a tenant. The lease lays out the rights and responsibilities you both have in regard to the rental property. To protect yourself and ensure everything runs...