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Tenants in missouri experiencing unresolved maintenance issues should contact the missouri attorney generals office for tenant complaints, local legal aid like legal services of eastern missouri for free legal help, or city/county housing authorities for inspections. Hud generally assists with section 8 housing, but for other properties, local resources are more effective. Contacting these organizations can provide guidance and potential solutions.Full Conversation
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Lesa
Hi Lesa! What's the legal issue you're dealing with? This will help me provide more specific information for your situation in Missouri.
Who can a renter contact for assistance with this issue. (Asking for someone else). Here's what they wrote about it.when a property manager does not maintain the property. Vinyl flooring is peeling up and is a terrible trip Hazzard. There was a guest that did trip and fall. The tenant is an elderly person with walking issues anyway and uses a wheelchair at times. It has been reported to the property manager numerous times with no resolution. They have sent * different people out to look and get estimates
Lesa, here are some steps your friend can take in Missouri:
- Missouri Attorney General's Office: They handle tenant complaints.
- Local Legal Aid: Contact Legal Services of Eastern Missouri for free legal help.
- City/County Housing Authority: Report the issue for potential inspections.
Would your friend like to be connected to a local lawyer for more assistance?
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Lesa, it looks like your friend has a significant issue with their rental property and potential safety hazards. If they would like more detailed assistance or need legal representation, connecting with a local lawyer could be beneficial. Would your friend like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist them with this case?
They wrote: renters..the vinyl floors started coming up last july. The renter getting ready for knee replacement and floors not safe. Can't walk on them. planks are up and rotted. in a wheelchair, legs weak. property manager has has gone off on us & rude. they have had * people come a bid on repairs but nothing more. code enforcement doesn't do anything either. we can't leave do to lease & pay over * a month leaving no & to move. physical therapist tripped on the floors. we can't have guests over. Not safe. called attorneys. kc help but they don't handle this area gv. property management says we could pay *.* to fix but we had nothing to do with it coming up. It started when we moved in in July. They don't fix anything.I called state attorney General office. they didn't want to hear about it.
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Lesa, it sounds like there might be a significant case here. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with this case?
If yes, could you provide some more details about the issue?
Like I said, I'm asking for this elderly lady. I just wanted to be able to offer her some direction of what options she may have. As far as getting an attorney, it sounds like they don't have the money to do that.
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Lesa, here are some options your friend can consider in Missouri:
- Missouri Attorney General's Office: Handle tenant complaints.
- Local Legal Aid: Contact Legal Services of Eastern Missouri for free legal help.
- City/County Housing Authority: Report the issue for potential inspections.
This situation seems serious, but since they may not afford a lawyer, contacting these organizations might be a good start.
Would HUD housing be able to provide any assistance? (I don't know if it's a section * house or not), does HUD housing get involved with all rental properties or just section * properties
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Lesa, HUD generally provides assistance for Section * and other federally subsidized housing programs. Here's what you should know:
- Section * Housing: HUD directly oversees these properties.
- Other Rental Properties: HUD may not directly intervene but can offer guidance.
For non-Section * properties, reaching out to local housing authorities and legal aid would be more effective.
Would you like more information on how to contact these organizations in Missouri?
Yes please
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Lesa, here are some contacts in Missouri that might be useful for your friend:
~Missouri Attorney General's Office
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: https://ago.mo.gov/
~Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: http://www.lsem.org/
~Kansas City Housing Authority
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: http://www.hakc.org/
Would you need further assistance regarding these contacts?
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