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Missouri Court of Appeals Declares Notice Insufficient for Unlawful Detainer

In this case, the parties signed no new lease or extension, and the lease provided expired and hold-over created a month-to-month tenancy. Month-to-month tenancy is subject to termination at the end of the rental month, and after one month’s written … Continue reading

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Essential Terms for a Commercial Lease

If you are a landlord or a tenant of a commercial space and are not familiar with commercial leases, here are a list of important terms that every commercial lease should include: Description of the Premises – It is important … Continue reading

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Commercial Tenant Basics

If you are a business owner who rents a commercial property, you need to make sure that your commercial lease discusses these important issues: Signage, both interior and exterior Who pays for the utilities Janitorial services Who pays for improvements … Continue reading

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Tips about Security Deposits

Here are a few tips regarding security deposits with landlords: 1. A security deposit cannot be more than two months’ rent; 2. Once the lease expires, the landlord has thirty days to return the deposit; 3. If the landlord keeps … Continue reading

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