Missouri Tenants' Rights Lawyer: Evictions
Did you receive an eviction notice? Has your home become impossible to live in due to some condition that has not been fixed by the landlord? At my law firm, I work with tenants to protect their rights in eviction disputes. I help tenants throughout St. Louis, Missouri, fight the accusations against them or find alternatives to evictions.
I protect renters' legal rights. Contact me by e-mail or call 314-909-7877 to schedule a free initial consultation.
Constructive Eviction
Landlords have a duty to make repairs to the property in a reasonable amount of time. They must also keep the property livable (duty of habitability). If you were forced to leave your home because of a condition on the property, you may have a right to sue your landlord for constructive eviction. You can also bring a lawsuit if your landlord's actions forced you to leave the premises. For example, if your landlord harassed you to the point that you had to leave, you may have been wrongfully evicted.
Wrongful Eviction
In some circumstances, tenants can show that their landlord unlawfully evicted them from the property. You may have been wrongfully evicted if:
- The landlord gave you inadequate warning of an eviction. Landlords must provide written notice of an eviction with a valid reason for the eviction.
- The landlord evicted you to take control of the apartment for his or her own purposes (such as kicking you out to rent to someone else at a higher price).
- The landlord entered your home without your consent and evicted you because of something that he or she found on the property.
- The landlord discriminated against you. Under the Fair Housing Act, if you were treated unfairly because of your race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, disability or ethnic background, you have a claim against your landlord.
Alternatives to Eviction
Tenants may be evicted for many reasons, including failure to pay rent, violation of the lease terms, property damage and criminal activity on the premises. If you received a valid eviction notice, I can discuss possible alternatives to eviction with you.
Contact Me
I am a Missouri renters' rights attorney with more than 15 years of experience representing tenants in landlord/tenant disputes. I work closely with my clients to give them the answers and information they need to make informed decisions.
If you are interested in working with an experienced attorney in St. Louis, Missouri, please contact me by e-mail or call 314-909-7877 to schedule a free initial consultation. My office is conveniently located near the intersection of Interstate 270 and Highway 44.
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Law Office of David C. Edmonds, LLC
1099 Milwaukee St. Ste 260
St. Louis, MO 63122
Telephone: 314-909-7877 | Fax: 314-909-7899
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