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Contrary to popular belief, cows don’t roam the streets of Kansas City, MO. In fact, The Huffington Post ranked the city as first on its 2014 “coolest cities to visit” list. Also, it ranked fifteenth on Bloomberg’s America’s 50 Best Cities list.

Kansas City is no New York or Chicago. But, you will still find beautiful homes, fabulous food, and culture for a fraction of what you would pay in those two cities.

Thinking of moving to Kansas City? If so, here is everything you need to know.

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Conflicts between tenants and landlords regarding security deposits are fairly common. These conflicts can be evaded if each party understands the basics of the Missouri Security Deposit law.

The Missouri Security Deposit Laws are contained under the statewide Missouri landlord-tenant laws. The laws allow landlords to collect security deposits from their tenants.

By collecting security deposits, landlords are able to cushion themselves against financial ruin. For example, in the event that the tenant is unable to pay rent or in the event they cause excessive property damage. Read more »

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Many tenants who sign a lease intend to stay for the entire period. However, sometimes things don’t always go as planned. You may need to move to get closer to your new job. You may also opt to move in with your girlfriend or boyfriend. And, if you are a student at Missouri State, you may only want to rent when school is in session.

Leases are legally binding contracts. So whichever your reason, you can’t simply walk away from one and break its terms without incurring penalties.

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Kansas is home to more than 240 neighborhoods. Among these, you’ll find areas that feel like their own mini-cities – each boasting of uniqueness in terms of attractions, charm, and history.

Looking to move to Kansas City? Well, if you are, here are 12 neighborhoods that you should consider.

 

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Chapter 535 of the Missouri Revised Statutes lays the foundation of the eviction laws in Missouri. As a Missouri landlord, it’s important you understand these laws before beginning a tenant eviction. Otherwise, the eviction may fail.

There are a number of reasons for when a landlord may evict a tenant:

  • Nonpayment of rent
  • Assault of another tenant or the landlord
  • Illegal drug-related activity on the property
  • Illegal gambling on the premises
  • Violation of a lease provision
  • Damage to the rental property
  • Holdover after the expiration of a lease

To evict a tenant for any of these lease violations, you must have a court order. This means you can’t just simply kick the tenant out by yourself. Self-eviction is illegal in Missouri.

Self-eviction includes such acts as threatening the tenant with violence, removing the tenant’s personal belongings, padlocking the doors or changing the locks, turning off utilities or any other action designed to force the tenant to vacate the premises.

If you are a Missouri landlord, here’s a guide to the proper tenant eviction process.

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