Eviction Defense In Missouri

Summary

Peyton is facing eviction in Missouri. The lease references New Jersey law, raising validity concerns. The landlord didnt disclose lead paint hazards or conduct an inspection. Peyton has proof of a work-for-rent agreement. Consulting a local attorney is recommended.

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my landlord is currently trying to evict myself and my girlfriend and my mother that is the cosigner for the apartment
Hello Peyton. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Did you receive a formal eviction notice? Also, were you given a valid reason for the eviction? Missouri law requires landlords to provide a reason.
yes he hired a process server to come and summon us and my court date was this morning.
I'm sorry to hear about your eviction, Peyton. In Missouri, a landlord can evict a tenant for various reasons such as non-payment of rent or violation of lease terms. If you attended the court date, here's what's next:
*. If the judge ruled in your favor, the eviction process stops.
*. If the judge ruled in favor of your landlord, you'll be given a specific time to vacate.
*. If you fail to vacate, the landlord can request a sheriff to remove you.
Remember, it's always good to consult a lawyer for advice.
okay but the factors of this case would make the eviction and the lease technically void if he would tell the truth
I understand that you believe certain factors might void the eviction. Could you please provide some more details about these factors? It's important to know the specific circumstances to give relevant information.
we moved in in january and after taking another look the lease states its a lease for new jersey suggesting that he printed the lease off the internet, we live in missouri.
I see, that's an interesting situation. The validity of the lease may indeed be in question if it references New Jersey law instead of Missouri law. It's recommended to consult a local attorney who can review the specifics of your case and provide guidance.
also the property never had an inspection done before we moved in nor were we given a statement about the lead paint possibility and it goes on and on amd on
I'm sorry to hear about this situation, Peyton. In Missouri, landlords must abide by certain laws:
*. They must disclose known lead-based paint hazards.
*. An out-of-state lease may not be valid in Missouri.
*. Landlords are generally responsible for ensuring the property's habitability.
Consult with a local attorney to explore your options.
he is also trying to evict us mainly for “back due rent” when we have text message proof amd video recording of him confirming that the months he’s evicting us over are the months he agreed to put the work that we did on his other rental properties including our own and that it would be put towards our rent for the months of november through march
In Missouri, if an agreement was made where work was to be exchanged for rent, and you have proof, this could potentially be used in your defense. It's crucial to seek legal advice from a local attorney to discuss this evidence.