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Early move-outs and Colorado’s laws on tenant abandonment
There are many reasons a tenant may vacate their apartment before the end of their lease and without the consent of the landlord. When this happens, the law describes this as an “abandonment” of the lease and rental premises. In some cases, a tenant may have legal justification to abandon their home, such as to…
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Recovering legal expenses in Colorado evictions
When a landlord files an eviction in Colorado, they often ask the court for an award of their attorney fees and court costs. Tenants who defeat an eviction can also ask courts for the landlord to pay their legal costs. Being able to recover these amounts can greatly influence whether a tenant fights back or…
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Rent and possession litigation in Missouri
Chapter 535 of Missouri’s Revised Statutes provide landlord’s with a means of recovering their leased property when rent is due and owing, and demand for rent has been made by the landlord. In this article, I discuss the basics of bringing a rent and possession case. Initiating a Case Missouri’s rent and possession claim is…
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Private nuisance law in Missouri
Nuisance actions protect property owners from unreasonable noise, odor, unsightliness, and other conditions that affect the use and enjoyment of property.
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Holding LLC Members Personally Liable in Missouri by “Piercing the Corporate Veil”
Ordinarily, an LLC is regarded as a separate entity, distinct from the members who compose it. Occasionally, courts will disregard the business entity’s identity, and permit creditors to “pierce the corporate veil,” which means that shareholders of a corporation or members of the LLC must satisfy the creditors’ claims.
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Colorado’s Rental Application Fairness Act
Colorado’s Rental Application Fairness Act became law in 2019 and gives tenants remedies when their landlords violate its terms.
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“Excusable Neglect” within the meaning of Missouri case law
The phrase “excusable neglect” appears in a couple places in Missouri law, particularly where a party fails to meet a court deadline. This article will explore what constitutes excusable neglect. Why does it matter? Excusable appears throughout the Missouri Rules of Civil Procedure. Under Rule 44.01(b), a court may permit certain late filings where the…