Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

Ok, going to simplify this as much as possible. Scenario is you were on a lease with a significant other, you broke up and he stayed at the residence for 6 months. Over a year later, you find out you are responsible for almost 5k in unpaid rent even though he assumed responsibility. When looked up on casenet, come to find out there is a legal court document where he wrote out what his payment plan to the apartment complex company, because they were filing suit and he also forged this persons signature and it has been filed with the court. What recourse does someone have on a forged signature and if a person isn't present to sign a document, shouldn't it be notarized for the court to accept. This is actually for my son's girlfriend and her previous relationship. We did find out she was issued a summons but only to an address she wasn't residing at anymore, I am assuming since the guy made payment arrangements though the court, they did not pursue her any further, but now since he did not make good they are going after her. Any advice? Thanks


Asked on 4/04/16, 7:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith LawSmith

She needs an attorney. She made bad choices, and may suffer financially. In order to raise the fraud issue, she will need to file things that may be beyond her capabilities. If you help her hire counsel, you may have done all you can.

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Answered on 4/06/16, 10:06 am


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