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Implied warranty of habitability enforced

Every lease of residential space implied that the space was habitable, meaning free of conditions on that materially impacted health or safety. Despite an inadequate appellants’ brief and record, and failure to preserve the theory on appeal, the record was … Continue reading

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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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