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Being the owner of a rental property isn’t always easy. You may screen potential renters well, making sure their background check shows no signs of criminal activity. You may even conduct credit checks on potential renters, so you know they are responsible in handling...
Many people in Missouri like to plan for the future, to some degree. Few, however, consider or worry about going through the estate planning process. It has its purpose, and there is no perfect time to get it done. The sooner one does it, the better. Some believe...
Homeowners associations in Missouri and elsewhere utilize collected fees to keep up community property. Unfortunately, there are times when those fees do not cover all community expenses. If allowed under community bylaws, special assessments may be collected to make...
Being a landlord can be rewarding in a number of ways, but it can also be quite challenging as well. Despite one taking all possible precautions, there will be a time when one has to deal with a problematic tenant. It just happens, and that is okay. What does the...
No one in Missouri can predict the future. No one knows if or when they might suffer a medical issue that leaves them incapacitated. Sadly, it happens, and if one lacks the proper estate planning documents, one's wishes may not be known or honored. If a person becomes...
Running a homeowners association is not an easy thing to do. It is impossible to keep all residents happy all the time. In fact, some HOAs in Missouri may find themselves dealing with residents who want to change certain things, such as the bylaws. How can a situation...
Some Missouri residents like to live in the moment and not plan too far ahead. Then there are others who do prefer to plan things out several years in advance. Whether you are a planner or a live in the moment kind of person, there is one plan you may benefit from...
It is not uncommon for landlords in Missouri and their tenants to see differently on a number of issues. When a landlord-tenant dispute does arise, there are several ways in which it can be resolved. Litigation is one way, but it does not have to be the first thing...
When you have a tenant sign a lease agreement, you want to ensure that the terms and conditions meet both parties’ needs and satisfy all legal requirements. That being said, if you include anything in the agreement that does not abide by landlord-tenant laws, you...
Mistakes are a part of life. It is how people grow and learn. Unfortunately, when it comes to estate planning, there is no room for errors. Mistakes will cost Missouri residents and their loved ones a lot in the end. Here are a few of the most commonly seen estate...