Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

I had a lease with 3 other guys in a private home. We all signed one lease. The lease was up in June 2009. I tried to get my security deposit back when the lease was up. The landlord would not return my phone calls and would not give me my deposit back. The 3 other guys stayed there and 1 new guy moved in. They have just now moved out and the landlord gave them a check for $25 dollars and a list of repairs. The new guy that moved in also never gave a security deposit and a new lease was never signed either, not even a month to month one. I was never given a copy of my lease after multiple times asking, I did not receive notice of why I wasnt getting my deposit back, and I did not receive notice that they were going to do an inspection of the property. I am considering a claim in small claims court in St. Louis, MO but I dont want the landlord to try and say I owe her money. Everything I have read about the law says I should be entitled to my deposit.


Asked on 7/22/10, 11:21 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

Under the facts you described, you are entitle to at leas tsoem fo your depost back. It might be from the landlord, and/or your former housemates. You may need to sue all of them in small claims.

Good luck

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Answered on 7/23/10, 11:46 am


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