Residential Leases
Landlords and tenants have specific responsibilities under Missouri law. In general, tenants have a duty to pay rent on time, take reasonable care of the property, not allow other persons to reside in the property or sublease without the landlord’s permission, and to turn over the property to the landlord at the end of the lease.
On the other hand, landlords are obligated to make the property habitable before the tenant moves in, to pay for repairs that result from ordinary wear and tear, to refrain from turning off basic utilities such as water or electricity, to not discriminate unlawfully, and to inform tenants when there will be a change of ownership. In Missouri, even if the tenant has breached the lease, the landlord may not evict a tenant without a court order.
Hannam Law assists both landlords and tenants in the eviction proceedings, unlawful detainer actions and actions for breach of the lease. If you have a landlord tenant dispute. Call or email us for a consultation.
Commercial Leases
Commercial leases are treated differently from residential leases. Hannam Law assists clients to negotiate favorable lease terms and advises them on their risk exposure under the lease.
Hannam Law also represents clients in the event that there is a dispute about the obligations of the parties under the lease. If you are contemplating entering into a commercial lease or have a commercial lease dispute in St. Charles, St. Louis or the surrounding areas, call or email us for a consult today.