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# Missouri Tenant Help

Providing education and free tools to help Missourians facing eviction.

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## CM Tooltip Glossary

- [RSMo.](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/rsmo-sometimes-also-rsmo/) - Abbreviation for the Revised Statutes of Missouri, which are the written laws passed by the Missouri Legislature and approved by the Missouri Governor. Sometimes also RSMO
- [WRIT OF EXECUTION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/writ-of-execution/) - A court’s written order directing a sheriff or other officer to enforce a judgment. This may be done by seizing and selling of the judgment debtor’s property. Also an order for the sheriff to attach any property of a judgment debtor in the amount that will satisfy a judgment.
- [WRIT OF EVICTION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/writ-of-eviction/) - A court’s written order directing a sheriffor other officer to remove the residents named in the writ, and return possession of the premises to the rightful possessor (e.g. the landlord).
- [“REPAIR AND DEDUCT”](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/repair-and-deduct/) - Refers to a Missouri law allowing a tenant in limited circumstances to deduct from the rent certain repairs made by the tenant when the landlord fails to make repairs in a timely matter after written notice by the tenant of the need for repair. § 441.234 RSMo.
- [RENT AND POSSESSION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/rent-and-possession/) - A type of lawsuit filed by a landlord requesting that a court order the tenant to pay unpaid rent and move out of a rental unit.
- [RENTAL UNIT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/rental-unit/) - Property rented from a landlord by a tenant, e.g., apartment, condominium, duplex, or house. Also commonly referred to as the “premises.”
- [RENTER’S INSURANCE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/renters-insurance/) - An insurance policy purchased by a tenant that covers a tenant’s personal property in the rental unit in the event of damage (e.g., fire or flood). The insurance policy may also provide coverage for accidents or injuries that occur on the tenant’s rental property.
- [RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/residential-property/) - Property meant for people to live in, and which is for non-business purposes.
- [SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/satisfaction-of-judgment/) - The formal acknowledgement in the court records that a judgment is no longer owed or executable. When a judgment has been fully paid, or the parties otherwise agree that a judgment may be deemed satisfied, a judgment creditor may file a satisfaction of judgment in the court. If a judgment is fully satisfied, but the
- [SECURITY DEPOSIT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/security-deposit/) - Money paid by a tenant to a landlord at the beginning of the tenancy. The money belongs to the tenant, but is held by the landlord until the tenancy ends. It can be used by the landlord to cover unpaid rent, to repair damages in the rental unit exceeding ordinary wear and tear caused by
- [SERVICE OF PROCESS](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/service-of-process/) - The manner or way in which a party to a lawsuit is delivered a copy of court documents, such as a summons or motion. Types of service include: in person, by mail, by posting or by publication in a newspaper. Not all types of service are valid in every situation.
- [SETTLEMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/settlement/) - An oral or written agreement to resolve a problem, especially before going to court or trial. See also Consent Judgment.
- [STATUTE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/statute/) - A written law. The statutes of Missouri are referred to as the Revised Statutes of Missouri and are maintained by the Missouri Revisor of Statutes.
- [SMALL CLAIM](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/small-claim/) - The inexpensive adjudication of a case when the amount of the claim does not exceed $5000.00. Proceedings are conducted informally before a judge without a jury, and the parties may represent themselves without an attorney. The formal rules of evidence do not apply.
- [UNLAWFUL DETAINER](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/unlawful-detainer/) - A type of lawsuit filed by a landlord to evict a tenant and enforce a lease termination or expiration. The lawsuit may also request that the court order a tenant to pay double rent or damages. See § 534.030 RSMo.
- [UNINHABITABLE LIVING CONDITION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/uninhabitable-living-condition/) - A condition which makes it impossible to live in a rental unit. Generally must be a condition which is a serious violation of a local housing or health code.
- [TRIAL DE NOVO](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/trial-de-novo/) - A new trial in front of a different judge which a landlord or tenant can request in most landlord-tenant lawsuits within 10 calendar days of the original court judgment.
- [TENANT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/tenant/) - A person who rents or leases a property or rental unit from a landlord. During the rental period, the tenant has the right to exclusive use and possession of the rental unit.
- [TENANCY](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/tenancy/) - The transfer (conveyance) by a landlord to a tenant of the right to occupy and live in a rental unit.
- [SUMMONS](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/summons/) - A document issued by a court which lets a defendant know that he/she is being sued and demands that the defendant appear in court or respond to the lawsuit by a certain date.
- [SUBPOENA](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/subpoena/) - A court’s order to a person that he or she appear in court to give testimony or produce documents.
- [SUBLEASE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/sublease/) - A lease where the tenant rents (sublets) their unit to another person (called the subtenant) for the remainder of the lease.
- [LIABLE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/liable/) - Legally responsible for causing damage or injury.
- [LOCKOUT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/lockout/) - An illegal eviction by a landlord whereby the landlord, without court order, changes the locks to a rental unit so that a tenant may not enter the rental unit. See Forcible Entry and Detainer.
- [MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/month-to-month-lease/) - A written or oral agreement to rent a unit for one month at time. [Text Wrapping Break]At the end of each month the lease automatically renews for an additional month unless it has terminated by either the landlord or tenant by written notice that the tenancy will terminate no sooner than 30 days after the
- [PLEADINGS](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/pleadings/) - Documents filed in a case. These include, but are not limited to, the Petition, Answer, Motions, etc.
- [MOTION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/motion/) - A request that a judge make a ruling or take some other action; an application for a ruling or order to a court or judge in favor of the party making the motion; generally made in reference to a pending action or may address a matter in the court’s discretion or concern a point of
- [NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/normal-wear-and-tear/) - Deterioration or damage that occurs in a rental unit merely from a tenant living in it in a way that is not careless or abusive. Normal wear and tear damages cannot be deducted from a tenant’s security deposit.
- [NOTICE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/notice/) - Knowledge of certain facts; formal receipt of the knowledge of certain facts; information required by a party in a case to give to another party in the case; usually made by either mail, posting, or through a publication, such as a newspaper. See also Notice of Hearing.
- [NOTICE OF HEARING](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/notice-of-hearing/) - An official notice telling the parties when a hearing is scheduled.
- [ORDER](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/order/) - A written decision of a judge in a case.
- [“PAY AND STAY”](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/pay-and-stay/) - Refers to the Missouri law which allows a tenant to pay rent and court costs (other amount may be required in some cases) after the landlord wins a rent and possession lawsuit in order to take away a landlord’s right to evict the tenant. § 535.160 RSMo.
- [PETITION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/petition/) - A formal written request to the court for a specific action. Additionally, in a civil case, written statements stating claims against the defendant.
- [PROTECTING TENANTS AT FORECLOSURE ACT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/protecting-tenants-at-foreclosure-act/) - A temporary federal law that allows most tenants living in foreclosed rental properties to complete their leases. For tenants who have month-to-month leases or leases with less than 90 days remaining, it requires the new owner to provide a written 90 day notice to vacate.
- [PLAINTIFF](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/plaintiff/) - The person or business who files a civil lawsuit.
- [PRO SE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/pro-se/) - To act on one’s own behalf; appearing in court to represent oneself without an attorney.
- [QUIET ENJOYMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/quiet-enjoyment/) - The right of a tenant to enjoy and use a rental unit in peace and without disturbance by the landlord.
- [LESSEE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/lessee/) - One who rents or leases a property from another. Lessee is another word for tenant.
- [LESSOR](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/lessor/) - One who rents or leases a property to another. Lessor is another word for landlord.
- [LEASE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/lease/) - A written (a document) or oral (spoken) agreement to rent a property.
- [ESCROW ACCOUNT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/escrow-account/) - A special bank account where money is held to be paid to another upon the happening of a certain event. For example, a tenant may in some cases place rent in an escrow account until a landlord makes a repair to a serious housing code violation.
- [EVICTION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/eviction/) - A court-administered process which a landlord uses to get a court order to remove tenants and their belongings from a rental unit.
- [EXECUTION OF JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/execution-of-judgment-for-possession/) - The process by which a law enforcement official, usually a sheriff, physically removes tenants and their belongings from a rental unit after the landlord obtains a final court order for eviction of the tenant.
- [FILING FEE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/filing-fee/) - The amount of money required by local court rule to be collected at the time of an initial filing on a particular type of Petition.
- [FIXTURE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/fixture/) - Property which is physically and permanently attached to a building, e.g., an appliance in a rental unit may be a fixture and thus is part of the leased unit.
- [FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETAINER](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/forcible-entry-and-detainer/) - Illegal action taken by a person (often a landlord) against a person in possession of a residential property (often a tenant) including, but not limited to, using force or weapons to enter the property, breaking open the doors or windows or other parts of a property, removing doors, carrying away the person’s personal belongings, threatening
- [HABITABLE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/habitable/) - Describes a residential rental unit which is free from serious defects that put at risk the occupant’s health and safety and fit for humans to live.
- [HOLDOVER](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/holdover/) - The act of a tenant staying in a rental unit and failing to move from the unit after expiration or termination of a lease. A landlord may refer to a tenant holding over after lease expiration or termination as a “holdover tenant.”
- [IMPLIED WARRANTY OF HABITABILITY](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/implied-warranty-of-habitability/) - A legal rule that requires a landlord to provide a residential rental unit with facilities and services vital to the life, health and safety of the tenant. The rule does not require a perfect rental unit, but does require the rental unit to be habitable and fit to be lived in while the tenant lives
- [JUDGMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/judgment/) - A written court order that is a final determination of the rights or responsibilities of the parties in a lawsuit.
- [LANDLORD](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/landlord/) - A person or business that owns a property or rental unit and rents or leases it to a tenant.
- [FORECLOSURE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/foreclosure/) - A process whereby a property is sold by a lender (usually a bank) at an auction to the highest bidder after the homeowner/borrower fails to make agreed upon mortgage payments or fails to fulfill other terms of a loan.
- [CONSTRUCTIVE EVICTION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/constructive-eviction/) - Action or inaction by a landlord to make a rental unit unfit or unsuitable for living which forces a tenant to move out or which prevents the tenant from being able to use the unit, e.g., by shutting off utilities. King v. Moorehead, 495 S.W.2d 65 (Mo. App., 1973).
- [COMPLAINT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/complaint/) - Original or initial pleadings of an action filed by the plaintiff. May also refer to the document signed by the prosecuting attorney or the complaining witness charging a person with a criminal offense or a municipal ordinance violation. This document is referred to as a “Petition” when it is filed in the Associate Circuit Court.
- [COERCED](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/coerced/) - When a person is threatened or forced in some way to do or say something against their will.
- [ATTORNEY](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/attorney/) - A person licensed to practice law. In Missouri, the person must be licensed by the Supreme Court of Missouri. A representative of clients, an officer of the legal system, and a public citizen having special responsibility for the quality of justice. A person may be represented by an attorney or self-represented. But only attorneys may
- [ATTORN](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/attorn/) - To agree to be the tenant of a new landlord after ownership of a rental property transfers to a new owner or landlord.
- [ASSOCIATE CIRCUIT COURT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/associate-circuit-court/) - A division of a Missouri State Court that hears and decides landlord tenant cases, including rent and possession, unlawful detainer and emergency eviction cases.
- [APPEARANCE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/appearance/) - The coming into court as a party to a lawsuit or action.
- [APPEAL](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/appeal/) - Request to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court in order to correct mistakes or injustices.
- [ANSWER](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/answer/) - The defendant’s (or respondent’s) written response to the claims in the complaint filed by the plaintiff (or appellant).
- [ALLEGATION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/allegation/) - An assertion or statement of fact made by a party which they intend to prove.
- [DEFAULT JUDGMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/default-judgment/) - A judgment ordered by a court in favor of the plaintiff when the defendant fails to appear in court.
- [CONSENT JUDGMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/consent-judgment/) - A judgment signed by plaintiff and defendant, where the defendant has agreed to allow the plaintiff to have a judgment. A judge must approve a consent judgment and “enter” the judgment. As a judgment, this type of settlement gives the plaintiff the powers of execution on the judgment, where a typical settlement would not.
- [CONTINUANCE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/continuance/) - The postponement of an action pending in a court to a later date.
- [COUNTERCLAIM](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/counterclaim/) - A claim presented by the defendant in opposition to the claim of the plaintiff. Counterclaims may be filed by the defendant against a Plaintiff, but are not required. See, Rahman v. Matador Villa Assoc., 821 S.W.2d 102 (Mo. en banc. 1991), Becker Glove Intern., Inc. v. Jack Dubinsky & Sons, 41 S.W.3d 885 (Mo. en
- [COURT COSTS](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/court-costs/) - The amount assessed against a party in litigation. Such amounts are determined by the court on a case by case basis and vary depending upon the course of litigation. Court costs are the total of fees, miscellaneous charges and surcharges. Court costs do not include attorney’s fees.
- [DEFENDANT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/defendant/) - The person or business being sued in a lawsuit.
- [DISMISSAL WITH PREJUDICE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/dismissal-with-prejudice/) - Dismissing a case without being able to file another case for the same issue.
- [DISMISSAL WITHOUT PREJUDICE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/dismissal-without-prejudice/) - Dismissing a case at the present time but reserving the right to re-file a new petition on the same issue within the time remaining on the statute of limitations or within one year, whichever is longer.
- [DISPOSITION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/disposition/) - The result of the case; disposed so that no further action is necessary on the case.
- [DISTRAINT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/distraint/) - The practice of a landlord seizing a tenant’s property if the tenant fails to pay rent. Distraint is illegal in Missouri.
- [ABANDONMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/abandonment/) - Refers to a situation where a tenant leaves or moves out of a rental unit with no intention to return. Abandonment procedure is governed by § 441.065 RSMo.
- [AGREEMENT](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/agreement/) - An oral or written promise between two or more parties to do something. A lease is a type of agreement. An agreement to rent certain property can be in the form of a written lease or a verbal agreement.
- [AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/affirmative-defense/) - In a landlord-tenant action an affirmative defense is a defense to a lawsuit based on facts or claims other than those stated by the plaintiff in the lawsuit. An affirmative defense alleges facts that, if proven by the defendant, would defeat or reduce a claim even if the allegations alleged by the plaintiff in the
- [ACTION](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/action/) - A lawsuit or other judicial proceeding whose purpose is to obtain relief from a court of law.
- [ABANDONED PROPERTY](https://motenanthelp.org/glossary/abandoned-property/) - Personal belongings left in a rental unit by a tenant after moving out, and for which a tenant has no intention to retrieve.

## Learn

- [Self-Help Resources](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/self-help-resources/) - Read more below to find a list of downloadable resources for people representing themselves in court.
- [Settling Your Case Before Trial](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/settling-your-case-before-trial/) - Before trial, try to reach a written agreement with the landlord. Make sure you understand it before signing. Protect your own interests as the landlord's attorney represents them, not you. Ask the judge for clarification but remember they cannot provide legal advice.
- [Understanding the unlawful detainer eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/unlawful-detainer-lawsuit/) - If you don't move out after your lease ends and your landlord takes legal action, it's called an unlawful detainer eviction.
- [Security deposits](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/security-deposits/) - A security deposit is required when moving into a rental property to cover damages and unpaid rent. The deposit should not exceed two months rent and must be accompanied by a receipt. After moving out, the landlord has 30 days to return the deposit or provide a list of deductions.
- [What if my landlord loses the property I rent through foreclosure?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-if-my-landlord-loses-the-property-i-rent-through-foreclosure/) - The Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act (PTFA) provides certain protections to tenants when their rental property undergoes foreclosure.
- [What if my landlord sells the property I rent?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-if-my-landlord-sells-the-property-i-rent/) - When a property is sold, the new owner is legally bound by the existing lease agreement. Rent payment should only be made to the verified owner or authorized representative, ensuring caution and requesting a copy of the property deed for verification.
- [Repair and deduct](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/getting-repairs-to-the-rental-unit/) - Tenants have the right to repair and deduct if their landlord refuses to make repairs to their unit. However, tenants must meet certain requirements, such as living in the home for at least 6 months, paying all rent and charges, and notifying the landlord in writing. The repairs must address issues related to habitability, sanitation, or security, and the cost cannot exceed certain limits based on the monthly rent.
- [A landlord must make repairs to keep the home safe](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/a-landlord-must-make-repairs-to-keep-the-home-safe/) - A landlord must make repairs to keep the rental property "up to code". A tenant has different legal options to get needed repairs, but the tenant must provide notice and meet other requirements.
- [General landlord duties](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/general-landlord-duties/) - Landlords must follow obligations to create a habitable and safe environment. They must fulfill repair obligations and respect the privacy of their tenants.
- [Trial](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/trial/) - During a trial, you have the option to request a jury trial, or the judge will decide the case in a bench trial. Your landlord will present their evidence, and you will have the chance to cross-examine and present your defense. The judge will then make a decision known as a judgment.
- [Setting aside a default judgment](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/setting-aside-a-default-judgment/) - Seek legal advice before filing a motion to set aside a default judgment, as it can lead to additional landlord rights. Default judgments are not favored by courts, so under certain circumstances, you can ask the court to set it aside. You need to show "good cause" for not appearing and present a "meritorious defense." File a written motion, request a prompt hearing, and serve the motion and notice to your landlord. Filing a motion does not automatically stop eviction, so ask the judge for a temporary stay. Serve the documents promptly, and if the default judgment is set aside, a new court date may be scheduled.
- [Types of court evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/eviction_types/) - There are several types of evictions that can be filed in Missouri. Though Rent and Possession and Unlawful Detainer cases are the most common. Review below to see what type of case has been filed against you.
- [What is a lease?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-is-a-lease/) - A lease is an agreement between a tenant and a landlord regarding use of the house or apartment the tenant rents from the landlord.
- [Moving out before your lease ends](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/moving-out-before-your-lease-ends/) - For written leases, check for early termination provisions and notice requirements. If the lease permits early termination, follow the specified notice procedure or negotiate a written agreement with the landlord. For month-to-month and oral leases, both parties can terminate the lease by giving written notice, at least one month before the next rent payment. Year-to-year leases require a longer notice period of at least 60 days before the end of the year.
- [General tenant duties](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/test-5-clone/) - As a tenant, it is important to fulfill your responsibilities. This means being compliant with the lease, as well as guest policies.
- [Tenant rights](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/tenant-rights/) - A tenant has rights to live in a safe and habitable home, with exclusive possession and control. The property should be suitable for its intended purpose as a dwelling, and you have the freedom to invite guests onto the premises.
- [Execution of the judgment](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/execution-of-the-judgment/) - After a possession judgment is issued, you have 10 days to vacate. If you don't move out, the landlord can request the sheriff to physically remove you without notice. Contact the sheriff with your case details to ask about the execution of the evicition.
- [Continuances](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/continuances/) - In certain situations, the court may grant a request for a continuance. This allows for more preparation time and can be requested if both parties agree, there are valid reasons, or trial preparation is incomplete. If needed, ask the judge for a continuance during the proceedings.
- [What happens if you don't go to court for an unlawful detainer lawsuit?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-happens-if-you-dont-go-to-court/) - If you don't go to court, a default judgment may be issued. Attending court can result in eviction and the requirement to pay back rent or damages.
- [Appealing the unlawful detainer judgment](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/appealing-the-judgment/) - You have the right to appeal the judge's decision within 40 days of the judgment date. If you want to remain in your home during the appeal, you must post a bond equal to the judgment amount plus court costs. The bond requirement includes rent owed and subsequent rent payments. If you're moving out within 10 days, no bond is necessary. Failing to file a notice of appeal within 40 days makes the judgment final and non-appealable.
- [Defenses to unlawful detainer eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/defenses-to-unlawful-detainer-lawsuit/) - Carefully review the complaint or petition and prepare your defenses. Defenses can include improper lease termination, no violation of the lease, or the lawsuit filed too early.
- [Types of discrimination prohibited by the national Fair Housing Act](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/test-16/) - Fair housing laws prohibit types of discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or familial status.
- [Missouri law protecting victims of domestic and sexual violence](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/missouri-law-protecting-victims-of-domestic-and-sexual-violence/) - A new Missouri law enacted in 2019 protects applicants and tenants from being denied tenancy, being evicted from rental property, or being found in violation of a lease agreement, on the basis of the applicant or tenant being a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
- [Fair housing laws and protections against discrimination](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/fair-housing-laws-and-protections-against-discrimination/) - Under Missouri and federal law, a landlord cannot discriminate against a tenant because of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or religion. The City of St. Louis prohibits discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and source of income.
- [Domestic violence and subsidized housing](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/domestic-violence-and-subsidized-housing/) - The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides legal protections for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking, for those living in federally subsidized housing.
- [Section 8 housing choice vouchers](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/section-8-housing-choice-vouchers/) - Section 8 housing choice vouchers help low-income families pay their rent. To get a voucher, you need to fill out an application and meet certain requirements. Once approved, you can find a suitable place to live, and the housing authority will help pay the rent. If there are any problems with your home, you can ask the landlord or the housing authority for help. Remember to report any changes in your income or family size.
- [Public housing](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/public-housing/) - Public housing is affordable rental housing owned and operated by a housing authority. Tenants pay rent based on their income and family size. They must report any changes in income and family makeup and have the right to a hearing if any issues arise. The housing authority can end the lease only with a valid reason.
- [Project-based vouchers](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/project-based-vouchers/) - The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program allows housing authorities to allocate a portion of their voucher funds for long-term contracts with landlords. Families referred by the housing authority can fill vacant units, and their rent assistance is determined based on their income.
- [Project-based housing / Multi-family housing](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/project-based-housing-multi-family-housing/) - Privately owned apartment owners receive funds from HUD to lower the rent for low-income families, elderly, and disabled individuals. The rent subsidy is tied to the unit, and while some units have fixed rental amounts, others adjust based on income. There are annual reexaminations to determine eligibility and recalculate rent. Tenants should report any changes in income or family size. Repairs should be reported to the landlord, and if termination of the lease is desired, the landlord must provide a written notice and allow for a discussion with the tenant.
- [Mixed finance public housing](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/mixed-finance-public-housing/) - Mixed finance public housing involves privately-owned units operated as public housing through an agreement. Tenants sign a standard lease with a public housing addendum, giving them the same rights as traditional public housing tenants.
- [Low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC)](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/low-income-housing-tax-credit-lihtc/) - Owners receive federal tax credit if they rent a percentage of apartments to low-income tenants. Eligibility is determined through annual income reexaminations, and rent increases require approval. Owners cannot refuse tenants with Section 8 vouchers, and lease termination requires valid reasons.
- [Appeal a rent and possession judgment by requesting a new trial (Trial de Novo)](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/appealing-a-rent-and-possession-judgment-by-requesting-a-new-trial-known-as-a-trial-de-novo/) - In a rent and possession case, you have the right to appeal a judgment against you after a trial by filing an application for a new trial. This is known as a Trial de Novo.
- [What if the conditions are so bad I can't live in my home?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-if-the-conditions-are-so-bad-i-cant-live-in-my-home/) - If the living conditions become unlivable, you have the right to move out if your landlord fails to address the issues. Notify the landlord in writing of the bad conditions and request repairs, document all communication, and take photos as evidence. When moving out, clean the premises, take photos, return the keys inside the rental unit, and refrain from providing your new address to the landlord.
- [What happens if you don't go to court for a rent and possession lawsuit?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-happens-if-you-do-not-go-to-court/) - Understand the consequences of not appearing in court, as it may result in default judgments or eviction. If you have any questions about the service, contact the court clerk for assistance.
- [How to avoid a judgment for eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/how-to-avoid-a-judgment-for-eviction/) - Even if the court determines that you owe your landlord rent, Missouri law provides a tenant several opportunities to “pay and stay.”
- [Defenses to a rent and possession lawsuit](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/defenses-to-a-rent-and-possession-lawsuit/) - Your defense responds to the landlord’s accusations and explains why your landlord should not win. You must prove these reasons are good and that they exist.
- [What if my landlord wants to make changes to my lease after I move in?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-if-my-landlord-wants-to-make-changes-to-my-lease-after-i-move-in/) - The landlord must receive your permission for any changes to the lease while it is still in effect.
- [Negotiation](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/negotiation/) - Negotiation can help solve a dispute inexpensively. Talk to your landlord about a specific problem and try to find a solution to which you both can agree.
- [What if I find problems with the rental?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-if-i-find-problems-with-the-rental/) - Consider alternative rentals if the place is not fixed up and the landlord seems difficult. If you choose to stay, create a written repair list, give a copy to the landlord, and request a signed agreement for repairs by a specific date.
- [Before you sign a lease](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/before-you-sign-a-lease/) - Before signing the lease, read it carefully and talk to your landlord if you have any concerns or need changes. Make sure the lease includes everything you agreed to and understand important details like rent amount, late fees, and utility responsibilities. Check the property thoroughly, and keep receipts for any payments made, including the security deposit.
- [Illegal eviction - Lockout and utility shut-off](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/illegal-eviction-lockout-and-utility-shut-off/) - In Missouri, landlords must obtain a court order to evict tenants, and "self-help" evictions are prohibited. If illegally locked out, tenants have the right to seek assistance, regain access through a locksmith, and pursue legal action for damages.
- [Condemnation](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/condemnation/) - If your rental home is condemned by the city or county, they have the authority to deem it unfit for habitation, leading to potential eviction. However, even in such cases, landlords are not allowed to resort to "self-help" eviction methods to remove tenants from the property.
- [Risks of withholding rent](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/risks-of-withholding-rent/) - Withholding your rent puts you at risk of your landlord filing an eviction lawsuit against you and therefore should be used as a last resort. Prior to withholding rent, notify your landlord in writing, documenting the communication. Keep records of emails, texts, and copies of letters sent. It is crucial to set aside the withheld rent, paying the landlord once the repair is completed.
- [Understanding the expedited eviction action](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/expedited-eviction-action/) - Landlords can file expedited eviction lawsuits for drug-related criminal activity or emergency situations. Strict requirements must be met, and tenants have rights to defend themselves. If eviction is ordered, the sheriff can execute it immediately, but the court may stay eviction if the tenant's safety is at risk.
- [Understanding the rent and possession lawsuit](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/rent-and-possession-lawsuit/) - If your rent is overdue, your landlord can file a rent and possession lawsuit without prior notice.
- [Types of judgments](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/types-of-judgments/) - Agreements with your landlord may result in a consent judgment, which cannot be appealed. Failure to appear in court can lead to a default judgment in favor of the landlord. A judgment in favor of the landlord can entail monetary obligations or eviction, while a judgment in favor of the tenant allows them to remain in the property.
- [Going to court](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/going-to-court/) - How to find out when to go to court and what to bring with you.
- [Service](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/service/) - When your landlord initiates legal action, you may receive a Summons through personal service, certified mail, or posting on your door. Seek legal advice promptly to understand your rights and obligations when served with a Summons.
- [What is a summons, petition, or complaint?](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/what-is-a-summons-petition-or-complaint/) - Learn what a summons, petition, and complaint are.
- [Lead poisoning](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/lead-poisoning/) - Lead paint is dangerous and is still found in many homes. Tenants can request a lead inspection with or without a landlord’s permission.
- [Subleasing](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/subleasing/) - Prior landlord approval is necessary for subleasing, and the original tenant remains responsible if the subtenant breaches the lease agreement.
- [Abandonment](https://motenanthelp.org/learns/abandonment/) - When a tenant abandons a rental property, the landlord must follow specific steps before taking action. They must post a notice stating the belief of abandonment. If the tenant doesn't respond within the given time and is significantly behind on rent, the landlord can enter the unit and remove belongings. The tenant can prevent this by paying rent or responding within 10 days to confirm their occupancy.

## Places to get help

- [Law Library Association of St. Louis](https://motenanthelp.org/places/law-library-association-of-st-louis/) - Librarians can assist you with finding Missouri and Illinois state statutes and caselaw that may apply to your case. Reference help is available from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- [Texas County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/texas_county_justice_center/)
- [Vernon County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/vernon_county_courthouse/)
- [Warren County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/warren_county_courthouse/)
- [Washington County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/washington_county_courthouse/)
- [Wayne County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/wayne_county_courthouse/)
- [Webster County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/webster_county_courthouse/)
- [Worth County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/worth_county_courthouse/)
- [Wright County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/wright_county_courthouse/)
- [Shelby County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/shelby_county_courthouse/)
- [St. Charles County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st_charles_county_courthouse/)
- [St. Clair County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st_clair_county_courthouse/)
- [St. Francois County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st_francois_county_courthouse/)
- [St. Louis County Court Building](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st_louis_county_court_building/)
- [Ste. Genevieve County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/ste_genevieve_county_courthouse/)
- [Stoddard County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/stoddard_county_justice_center/)
- [Stone County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/stone_county_courthouse/)
- [Sullivan County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/sullivan_county_courthouse/)
- [Taney County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/taney_county_courthouse/)
- [Pike County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/pike_county_courthouse/)
- [Platte County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/platte_county_courthouse/)
- [Polk County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/polk_county_courthouse/)
- [Pulaski County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/pulaski_county_courthouse/)
- [Putnam County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/putnam_county_courthouse/)
- [Ralls County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/ralls_county_courthouse/)
- [Randolph County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/randolph_county_justice_center/)
- [Ray County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/ray_county_courthouse/)
- [Reynolds County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/reynolds_county_courthouse/)
- [Ripley County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/ripley_county_courthouse/)
- [Saline County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/saline_county_courthouse/)
- [Schuyler County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/schuyler_county_courthouse/)
- [Scotland County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/scotland_county_courthouse/)
- [Scott County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/scott_county_courthouse/)
- [Shannon County Circuit Court](https://motenanthelp.org/places/shannon_county_circuit_court/)
- [New Madrid County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/new_madrid_county_courthouse/)
- [Newton County Judicial Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/newton_county_judicial_center/)
- [Nodaway County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/nodaway_county_courthouse/)
- [Oregon County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/oregon_county_courthouse/)
- [Osage County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/osage_county_courthouse/)
- [Ozark County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/ozark_county_courthouse/)
- [Pemiscot County Courthouse (Division I and III)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/pemiscot_county_courthouse_division_i_and_iii/)
- [Perry County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/perry_county_courthouse/)
- [Pettis County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/pettis_county_courthouse/)
- [Phelps County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/phelps_county_courthouse/)
- [Linn County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/linn_county_courthouse/)
- [Livingston County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/livingston_county_courthouse/)
- [Macon County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/macon_county_courthouse/)
- [Madison County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/madison_county_courthouse/)
- [Maries County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/maries_county_courthouse/)
- [Marion County Courthouse - Hannibal](https://motenanthelp.org/places/marion_county_courthouse_hannibal/)
- [Marion County Courthouse - Palmyra](https://motenanthelp.org/places/marion_county_courthouse_palmyra/)
- [McDonald County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/mcdonald_county_courthouse/)
- [Mercer County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/mercer_county_courthouse/)
- [Miller County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/miller_county_courthouse/)
- [Mississippi County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/mississippi_county_courthouse/)
- [Moniteau County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/moniteau_county_courthouse/)
- [Monroe County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/monroe_county_courthouse/)
- [Montgomery County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/montgomery_county_courthouse/)
- [Morgan County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/morgan_county_justice_center/)
- [Jasper County Courts Building - Joplin Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/jasper_county_courts_building_joplin_office/)
- [Jefferson County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/jefferson_county_courthouse/)
- [Johnson County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/johnson_county_justice_center/)
- [Knox County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/knox_county_courthouse/)
- [Laclede County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/laclede_county_courthouse/)
- [Lafayette Hall](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lafayette_hall/)
- [Lafayette County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lafayette_county_courthouse/)
- [Lawrence County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lawrence_county_justice_center/)
- [Lewis County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lewis_county_courthouse/)
- [Lincoln County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lincoln_county_justice_center/)
- [Franklin County Judicial Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/franklin_county_judicial_center/)
- [Gasconade County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/gasconade_county_courthouse/)
- [Gentry County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/gentry_county_courthouse/)
- [Greene County Judicial Courts Facility](https://motenanthelp.org/places/greene_county_judicial_courts_facility/)
- [Grundy County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/grundy_county_courthouse/)
- [Harrison County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/harrison_county_courthouse/)
- [Henry County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/henry_county_courthouse/)
- [Hickory County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/hickory_county_courthouse/)
- [Holt County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/holt_county_courthouse/)
- [Howard County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/howard_county_courthouse/)
- [Howell County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/howell_county_courthouse/)
- [Independence Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/independence_courthouse/)
- [Iron County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/iron_county_courthouse/)
- [Kansas City Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/kansas_city_courthouse/)
- [Jasper County Courthouse - Carthage Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/jasper_county_courthouse_carthage_office/)
- [Cole County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/cole_county_courthouse/)
- [Cooper County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/cooper_county_courthouse/)
- [Crawford County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/crawford_county_courthouse/)
- [Dade County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/dade_county_courthouse/)
- [Dallas County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/dallas_county_courthouse/)
- [Daviess County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/daviess_county_courthouse/)
- [DeKalb County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/dekalb_county_courthouse/)
- [Dent County Judicial Building](https://motenanthelp.org/places/dent_county_judicial_building/)
- [Douglas County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/douglas_county_courthouse/)
- [Dunklin County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/dunklin_county_justice_center/)
- [Caldwell County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/caldwell_county_courthouse/)
- [Callaway County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/callaway_county_courthouse/)
- [Camden County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/camden_county_courthouse/)
- [Cape Girardeau County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/cape_girardeau_county_courthouse/)
- [Carroll County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/carroll_county_courthouse/)
- [Carter County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/carter_county_courthouse/)
- [Cass County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/cass_county_justice_center/)
- [Cedar County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/cedar_county_courthouse/)
- [Chariton County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/chariton_county_courthouse/)
- [Christian County Justice Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/christian_county_justice_center/)
- [Christian County Circuit Court Building](https://motenanthelp.org/places/christian_county_circuit_court_building/)
- [St. Louis Circuit Court](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st_louis_circuit_court/)
- [Clark County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/clark_county_courthouse/)
- [Clay County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/clay_county_courthouse/)
- [Clinton County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/clinton_county_courthouse/)
- [West Central Missouri Community Action Agency](https://motenanthelp.org/places/west-central-missouri-community-action-agency/)
- [Adair County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/adair_county_courthouse/)
- [Andrew County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/andrew_county_courthouse/)
- [Atchison County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/atchison_county_courthouse/)
- [Audrain County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/audrain_county_courthouse/)
- [Barry County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/barry_county_courthouse/)
- [Barton County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/barton_county_courthouse/)
- [Bates County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/bates_county_courthouse/)
- [Benton County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/benton_county_courthouse/)
- [Bollinger County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/bollinger_county_courthouse/)
- [Boone County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/boone_county_courthouse/)
- [Buchanan County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/buchanan_county_courthouse/)
- [Butler County Courthouse](https://motenanthelp.org/places/butler_county_courthouse/)
- [The Rolla Mission](https://motenanthelp.org/places/the-rolla-mission/)
- [The Free Store Ministry](https://motenanthelp.org/places/the-free-store-ministry/)
- [The Salvation Army - Cape Girardeau](https://motenanthelp.org/places/the-salvation-army-cape-girardeau/)
- [The Salvation Army - Quincy](https://motenanthelp.org/places/the-salvation-army-quincy/)
- [The Salvation Army- Center of Hope](https://motenanthelp.org/places/the-salvation-army-center-of-hope/)
- [The Salvation Army Supportive Services for Veteran Families](https://motenanthelp.org/places/the-salvation-army-supportive-services-for-veteran-families/)
- [True North of Columbia, Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/true-north-of-columbia/)
- [Voluntary Action Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/voluntary-action-center/)
- [Welcome Home, Inc](https://motenanthelp.org/places/welcome-home/)
- [Randolph County Caring Community Partnership](https://motenanthelp.org/places/randolph-county-caring-community-partnership/)
- [Russell House](https://motenanthelp.org/places/russell-house/)
- [Safe House of Southeast Missouri](https://motenanthelp.org/places/safe-house-of-southeast-missouri/)
- [SEMO Christian Restoration Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/semo-christian-restoration-center/)
- [South Central Missouri Community Action Agency](https://motenanthelp.org/places/south-central-missouri-community-action-agency/)
- [Southwest Missouri Coalition of Charities and Community Services](https://motenanthelp.org/places/southwest-missouri-coalition-of-charities-and-community-services/)
- [St. Louis VA](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st-louis-va/)
- [St. Patrick](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st-patrick/)
- [Survival Adult Abuse Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/survival-adult-abuse-center/)
- [Susanna Wesley Family Learning Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/susanna-wesley-family-learning-center/)
- [Synergy Services](https://motenanthelp.org/places/synergy-services/)
- [Missouri Connections for Health](https://motenanthelp.org/places/missouri-connections-for-health/)
- [Northeast Community Action Corporation (NECAC)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/northeast-community-action-corporation/)
- [Northland Neighborhoods, Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/northland-neighborhoods-inc/)
- [Our House - Caring for Callaway's Homeless](https://motenanthelp.org/places/our-house-caring-for-callaway-homeless/)
- [Our Spot KC](https://motenanthelp.org/places/our-spot-kc/)
- [Pettis Community Partnership](https://motenanthelp.org/places/pettis-community-partnership/)
- [Pieces Peaces](https://motenanthelp.org/places/pieces-peaces/)
- [Preferred Family Healthcare](https://motenanthelp.org/places/preferred-family-healthcare/)
- [Project 360 Youth Services Inc](https://motenanthelp.org/places/project-360-youth-services-inc/)
- [Missouri Association of Area Agencies on Aging](https://motenanthelp.org/places/missouri-association-of-area-agencies-on-aging/)
- [Missouri Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence](https://motenanthelp.org/places/missouri-coalition-against-domestic-and-sexual-violence/)
- [Missouri Department of Mental Health](https://motenanthelp.org/places/missouri-department-of-mental-health/)
- [HCC Network](https://motenanthelp.org/places/hcc-network/)
- [Health Care Collaborative of Rural Missouri](https://motenanthelp.org/places/health-care-collaborative-of-rural-missouri/)
- [Help on Hand, Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/help-on-hand/)
- [High Hope Employment Services Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/high-hope-employment-services/)
- [Hillcrest Transitional Housing](https://motenanthelp.org/places/hillcrest-transitional-housing/)
- [Hope Haven of Cass County](https://motenanthelp.org/places/hope-haven-of-cass-county/)
- [House on a Hill Foundation](https://motenanthelp.org/places/house-on-a-hill-foundation/)
- [Jefferson Franklin Community Action](https://motenanthelp.org/places/jefferson-franklin-community-action/)
- [Love Columbia](https://motenanthelp.org/places/love-columbia/)
- [Metro Lutheran Ministry](https://motenanthelp.org/places/metro-lutheran-ministry/)
- [Douglass Community Services, Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/douglass-community-services/)
- [East Missouri Action Agency](https://motenanthelp.org/places/east-missouri-action-agency/)
- [Economic Security Corporation of Southwest Area](https://motenanthelp.org/places/economic-security-corporation-of-southwest-area/)
- [Elevate Branson](https://motenanthelp.org/places/elevate-branson/)
- [Elevate Lebanon](https://motenanthelp.org/places/elevate-lebanon/)
- [FCC Behavioral Health](https://motenanthelp.org/places/fcc-behavioral-health/)
- [Gibson Center for Behavioral Change](https://motenanthelp.org/places/gibson-center-for-behavioral-change/)
- [Habitat for Humanity](https://motenanthelp.org/places/habitat-for-humanity/)
- [Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital (VA)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/harry-s-truman-memorial-veterans-hospital/)
- [Clark Center](https://motenanthelp.org/places/clark-center/)
- [Community Partnership of the Ozarks](https://motenanthelp.org/places/community-partnership-of-the-ozarks/)
- [Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri](https://motenanthelp.org/places/community-partnership-of-southeast-missouri/)
- [Compass Health Network](https://motenanthelp.org/places/compass-health-network/)
- [Council on Families in Crisis, Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/council-on-families-in-crisis/)
- [DAEOC](https://motenanthelp.org/places/daeoc/)
- [AVENUES for Northeast Missouri, Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/avenues-for-northeast-missouri-inc/)
- [Beacon Mental Health (formerly Tri-County Mental Health Services)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/beacon-mental-health/)
- [Bootheel Counseling Services](https://motenanthelp.org/places/bootheel-counseling-services/)
- [BOSS Life Inc.](https://motenanthelp.org/places/boss-life-inc/)
- [Burrell Behavioral Health](https://motenanthelp.org/places/burrell-behavioral-health/)
- [Callaway Cares](https://motenanthelp.org/places/callaway-cares/)
- [Catholic Charities of KC/STJO](https://motenanthelp.org/places/catholic-charities-of-kc-stjo/)
- [Catholic Charities of Southern Missouri](https://motenanthelp.org/places/catholic-charities-of-southern-missouri/)
- [Central Missouri Stop Human Trafficking Coalition](https://motenanthelp.org/places/central-missouri-stop-human-trafficking-coalition/)
- [Citizens Against Spouse Abuse, Inc. (CASA)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/citizens-against-spouse-abuse/)
- [STL Mutual Aid](https://motenanthelp.org/places/stl-mutual-aid/)
- [Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis](https://motenanthelp.org/places/urban-league-of-metropolitan-st-louis/)
- [Housing Options Provided for the Elderly Inc (HOPE)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/housing-options-provided-for-the-elderly/)
- [People’s Community Action Corporation](https://motenanthelp.org/places/peoples-community-action-corporation/)
- [Community Action Agency of St. Louis County](https://motenanthelp.org/places/community-action-agency-of-st-louis-county/)
- [Mercy Neighborhood Ministry](https://motenanthelp.org/places/mercy-neighborhood-ministry/)
- [St. Louis Area Agency on Aging (SLAAA)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/st-louis-area-agency-on-aging/)
- [Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing Opportunity Council (EHOC)](https://motenanthelp.org/places/metropolitan-st-louis-ehoc/)
- [Arch City Defenders](https://motenanthelp.org/places/arch-city-defenders/)
- [Action STL We The Tenants Campaign](https://motenanthelp.org/places/action-stl-we-the-tenants-campaign/)
- [Homes 4 All](https://motenanthelp.org/places/homes-4-all/)
- [A Hand of Hope](https://motenanthelp.org/places/a-hand-of-hope/)
- [LAWMO - Joplin Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lawmo-joplin/)
- [Mid-Missouri Legal Services (MMLS) - Columbia - Main Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/mmls-columbia-main/)
- [MMLS - Jefferson City Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/mmls-jefferson-city/)
- [Legal Services of Southern Missouri – Main Office – Springfield](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lssm-main/)
- [Legal Services of Southern Missouri – Sikeston](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lssm-sikeston/)
- [Legal Services of Southern Missouri – Rolla](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lssm-rolla/)
- [LSSM - Cape Girardeau Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lssm-cape-girardeau/)
- [LSSM - West Plains Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lssm-west-plains/)
- [LSEM - St. Louis - Main Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lsem-st-louis-main/)
- [LSEM - Hannibal Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lsem-hannibal/)
- [LSEM - Union Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lsem-union/)
- [Legal Aid of Western Missouri (LAWMO) - Kansas City - Central Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lawmo-kansas-city/)
- [LAWMO - Kansas City - Westside Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lawmo-kansas-city-westside/)
- [LAWMO - Warrensburg Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lawmo-warrensburg/)
- [LAWMO - St. Joseph Office](https://motenanthelp.org/places/lawmo-st-joseph/)
- [Missouri Legal Services Statewide Website](https://motenanthelp.org/places/missouri-legal-services-statewide-website/)
- [Case.net Online Docket](https://motenanthelp.org/places/casenet-online-docket/)
- [United Way 2-1-1 Information and Referral Line](https://motenanthelp.org/places/united-way-211/)

## Library

- [Other motions for eviction cases](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/other-motions-for-eviction-cases/) - You can select other motions that you may need for your eviction case. You will answer questions about your case and your circumstances. You can then download forms that need to be printed, signed, and delivered to the opposing party and the court clerk.
- [Postpone your eviction hearing: Motion to Continue](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/edde-form-motion-to-continue/) - The DIY Form Motion to Continue will help you ask the court to postpone your eviction hearing by producing a Motion to Continue.
- [EDDE (Eviction Defense Document Engine)](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/eviction-tool/) - The DIY Form Eviction Defense will help you produce the documents to defend yourself in an eviction case. A tenant will answer questions about their case and potential defenses and can then download forms that will need to be printed, signed, delivered to the opposing party and the clerk of courts.
- [VIDEO: Types of evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/types-of-evictions/)
- [VIDEO: Your eviction trial](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/your-eviction-trial/)
- [VIDEO: Discovery](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/discovery/)
- [VIDEO: Settling your case](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/settling-your-case/)
- [VIDEO: What to expect in court](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/what-to-expect-in-court/)
- [A Guide to Representing Yourself in Court](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/a-guide-to-representing-yourself-in-court/) - Downloadable pdf with information on representing yourself in court.
- [Unlawful Detainer Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/unlawful-detainer-tenant-toolkit/) - If you have received a notice to appear in court regarding an eviction for an unlawful detainer, the Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [Rent and Possession Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/rent-and-possession-tenant-toolkit/) - If you have received a notice to appear in court regarding an eviction for rent and/or possession, the Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [Past judgment Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/past-judgment-tenant-toolkit/) - There are times where you were not properly informed about a court order for eviction and a judgment was decided without your knowledge. Or maybe, you don't agree with the decision of the court. The Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [Warranty of Habitability Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/warranty-of-habitability-tenant-toolkit/) - If you rent a space and the landlord or property management has not maintained safety, sanitary, or livable housing, the Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [Deposit Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/deposit-tenant-toolkit/) - If you have moved from a rental property, and your previous landlord is withholding your deposit, the Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [Small Claims Court](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-small-claims-court/) - A guide to how tenants may be able to get their security deposit back through Small Claims Court. Preview document
- [Security Deposits](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-security-deposits/) - Information about security deposits. Preview document
- [Sale of the Rental Unit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-sale-of-the-rental-unit/) - Information about what happens to a tenant when the landlord sells the home Preview document
- [Representing Tenants in Evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/representing-tenants-in-evictions/) - A powerpoint about eviction lawsuits: Legal Defenses and Case Law. Preview document
- [Repairs to a Rental Unit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-repairs-to-a-rental-unit/) - Information about how a tenant can get the landlord to make needed repairs Preview document
- [Repair and Deduct](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-repair-and-deduct/) - Information about how a tenant may be able to make repairs and deduct the cost from their rent. Preview document
- [Preventing Eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/preventing-eviction/) - A powerpoint presentation with information about preventing evictions Preview document
- [Tenant Self Representation](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-tenant-self-representation/) - A guide to going to court without a lawyer Preview document
- [Representing Yourself in Eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-representing-yourself-in-eviction/) - A guide to representing yourself in an eviction case. Preview document
- [Landlord Tenant Duties and Rights](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-landlord-tenant-duties-and-rights/) - Information about landlord tenant duties and rights Preview document
- [HOPE Housing List](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/hope-housing-list/) - A list of subsidized, tax credit, and market rate affordable rental units for older adults in the St. Louis area. Preview document
- [Foreclosure of Rental Unit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-foreclosure-of-rental-unit/) - Information about a tenant's rights when a bank forecloses on the rental property Preview document
- [Tenant Abandonment](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-tenant-abandonment/) - Information about what a landlord must do if a tenant allegedly abandoned the home Preview document
- [Energy Assistance Resources Winter 2023](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/energy-assistance-resources-winter-2023/) - Information about Missouri's low-income home energy assistance program (LIHEAP) and other resources through Ameren and Spire. Preview document
- [R.S.Mo. 535.160 Stay and Pay Statute](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/stay-and-pay-statute/) - The Missouri law that allows a tenant to avoid eviction if they pay all past due rent and court costs by the date a judgment is given. Preview document
- [Judgment Debtor’s Claim for Exemption](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/judgment-debtors-claim-for-exemption/) - A fillable PDF to ask the court to not garnish your wages. Preview document
- [Sample Instructions for Preparing Trial Exhibits](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/sample-instructions-for-preparing-trial-exhibits/) - Sample instructions on how to submit evidence for trial in St. Louis County. Preview document
- [Representing Yourself When Facing Eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/guide-to-representing-yourself-when-facing-eviction/) - A guide to representing yourself when facing eviction Preview document
- [Sample Court Docket - Small Claims Court, St. Louis County](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/sample-court-docket-small-claims-court-st-louis-county/) - A powerpoint providing samples of a court docket in St. Louis County. Preview document
- [Affidavit for Head of Family Exemption of Wages Garnishment](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/affidavit-for-head-of-family-exemption-of-wages-garnishment/) - If a court makes a money judgement against you, your landlord can garnish your wages. This court form asks the court not to garnish your wages if you are the head of a household. Preview document
- [One month notice to vacate Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/one-month-notice-to-vacate-tenant-toolkit/) - If your landlord had served you a notice to vacate the Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [You and Your Landlord](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/you-and-your-landlord/) - A St. Louis area guide to tenant responsibilities and rights Preview document
- [10 day notice to vacate Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/10-day-notice-to-vacate-tenant-toolkit/) - If your landlord has served you a notice to vacate, the Heartland Center staff has gathered the following information for you. This toolkit will cover tenants' rights in Missouri, tenants' options when in this situation, as well as a guide to lingo and other resources available. Preview document
- [Short on rent Tenant Toolkit](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/short-on-rent-tenant-toolkit/) - If you get late or short on rent, the Heartland Center staff gathered the following information for you. Preview document
- [Tenant Toolkit 2024](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/tenant-toolkit-2024/) - This Tenant Toolkit is designed to provide empowering information to Missouri renters. Preview document
- [Case.net Online Docket](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/case-net-online-docket/) - Case.net is your access to the Missouri state courts automated case management system. You are able to inquire about case records including docket entries, parties, judgments and charges in public court.
- [Missouri Legal Services Statewide Website](https://motenanthelp.org/resources/missouri-legal-services-statewide-website/) - Statewide website with legal information about topics important to low-income people in Missouri

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- [Dunklin](https://motenanthelp.org/resource_location/dunklin/)
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## Learn Categories

- [Landlord duties and tenant rights](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/tenant-and-landlord-duties/) - Landlords and tenants have duties and rights defined by federal, state, and local laws. The lease agreement may also include additional obligations and entitlements.
- [Housing conditions](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/housing-conditions/) - A landlord must make repairs to keep the rental home “up to code”. A tenant has different legal options to get needed repairs, but the tenant must provide notice and meet other requirements.
- [Court evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/court-evictions/) - To get back possession of the rental property, a landlord must follow a judicial process, which involves filing a lawsuit and obtaining a court order and judgment.
- [Tenant's civil rights](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/civil-rights/) - Fair housing laws protect tenants against discrimination. Landlords can’t refuse to rent to somebody or treat a tenant differently because of their race, gender, disability or other “protected class”, with few exceptions.
- [Special types of housing](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/special-housing/) - Subsidized housing programs help eligible individuals by offering reduced rent or rental assistance based on income and family size. Each program has its own set of rules, which can change over time.
- [Unlawful detainer eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/unlawful-detainer/) - Eviction for not moving out after the lease ends.
- [Rent and possession eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/rent-possession-eviction/) - Eviction for nonpayment of rent.
- [Illegal evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/illegal-evictions/) - In Missouri, landlords must obtain a court order to evict tenants, and “self-help” evictions are prohibited.
- [Moving in and starting a lease](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/moving-in-starting-lease/) - Learn what a lease is, the steps you should take before starting a lease, information on security deposits, and more.
- [Changing landlords or tenants](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/changing-landlords-tenants/) - Learn about when your landlord sells the building or is foreclosed on and subleasing to other tenants.
- [Moving out](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/moving-out/) - Learn about moving out before your lease ends and information on security deposits.
- [Expedited eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/expedited-eviction/) - A landlord may file an expedited eviction action in emergency situations or if the landlord believes that drug-related criminal activity is taking place in, on, or within the immediate vicinity of the tenant’s unit. 
- [Representing yourself in court](https://motenanthelp.org/learn/self-representation/) - Find resources and tools to help you represent yourself in court.

## Situations

- [Disability](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/disability/)
- [Survivors](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/survivors/)
- [Substance Dependency](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/substance-dependency/)
- [Mental Illness](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/mental-illness/)
- [Veterans](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/veterans/)
- [Children](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/children/)
- [Teens](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/teens/)
- [Seniors](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/seniors/)
- [LGBTQ](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/lgbtq/)
- [Homeless](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/homeless/)
- [Natural Disaster Survivors](https://motenanthelp.org/situations/natural-disaster-survivors/)

## Places Type

- [Places to get help](https://motenanthelp.org/places_type/places/)
- [Courts](https://motenanthelp.org/places_type/courts/)
- [EDDE Forms](https://motenanthelp.org/places_type/edde-forms/)
- [Documents](https://motenanthelp.org/places_type/documents/)
- [Form](https://motenanthelp.org/places_type/form/)

## Places Categories

- [Advocacy & Legal Aid](https://motenanthelp.org/category/advocacy-legal-aid/)
- [Help Pay for Housing](https://motenanthelp.org/category/help-pay-for-housing/)
- [Help Pay for Utilities](https://motenanthelp.org/category/help-pay-for-utilities/)
- [Discrimination & Civil Rights](https://motenanthelp.org/category/discrimination-civil-rights/)
- [Housing Advice](https://motenanthelp.org/category/housing-advice/)
- [Victim Service Provider](https://motenanthelp.org/category/victim-service-provider/)
- [Community Behavioral Health Center](https://motenanthelp.org/category/community-behavioral-health-center/)
- [Non-profit Homelessness Assistance Provider](https://motenanthelp.org/category/non-profit-homelessness-assistance-provider/)
- [Rapid Rehousing](https://motenanthelp.org/category/rapid-rehousing/)
- [Street Outreach](https://motenanthelp.org/category/street-outreach/)
- [Permanent Supportive Housing](https://motenanthelp.org/category/permanent-supportive-housing/)
- [Transitional Housing](https://motenanthelp.org/category/transitional-housing/)
- [Emergency Shelter](https://motenanthelp.org/category/emergency-shelter/)
- [Substance Abuse Provider](https://motenanthelp.org/category/substance-abuse-provider/)
- [Youth Service Provider](https://motenanthelp.org/category/youth-service-provider/)
- [Affordable Housing Developer](https://motenanthelp.org/category/affordable-housing-developer/)
- [Mental Health Provider](https://motenanthelp.org/category/mental-health-provider/)
- [Community Action Agency](https://motenanthelp.org/category/community-action-agency/)
- [Safe Haven](https://motenanthelp.org/category/safe-haven/)
- [Veteran Service Provider](https://motenanthelp.org/category/veteran-service-provider/)
- [Rural Communities Opioid Response Program](https://motenanthelp.org/category/rural-communities-opioid-response-program/)
- [Disability Service Organization/Advocate](https://motenanthelp.org/category/disability-service-organization-advocate/)
- [Help Find Work](https://motenanthelp.org/category/help-find-work/)
- [Help Find Housing](https://motenanthelp.org/category/help-find-housing/)
- [Public Housing Agency](https://motenanthelp.org/category/public-housing-agency/)
- [Maintenance & Repairs](https://motenanthelp.org/category/maintenance-repairs/)
- [Domestic and Sexual Prevention Organization](https://motenanthelp.org/category/domestic-and-sexual-prevention-organization/)
- [Going to Court](https://motenanthelp.org/category/going-to-court/)

## Library Audience

- [Attorneys](https://motenanthelp.org/library_audience/attorneys/)
- [Tenants](https://motenanthelp.org/library_audience/tenants/)

## Library Category

- [Moving in and starting a lease](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/moving-in-and-starting-a-lease/)
- [Moving out](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/moving-out/)
- [Landlord duties and tenant rights](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/landlord-duties-and-tenant-rights/)
- [Housing conditions](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/housing-conditions/)
- [Changing landlords or tenants](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/changing-landlords-or-tenants/)
- [Court evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/court-evictions/)
- [Illegal evictions](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/illegal-evictions/)
- [Rent and possession eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/rent-and-possession-eviction/)
- [Unlawful detainer eviction](https://motenanthelp.org/library_category/unlawful-detainer-eviction/)