Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

my landlords are refusing to fix my furnace i have no heat and six children one who is 18 months old with severe health issues. what can i leagally do?


Asked on 3/03/10, 12:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sean Santoro Santoro Law Office

In Missouri, heat is considered to be a necessity that the landlord must provide. As the landlord is in breach of contract, you have several options. You can inform the local licensing authority that the property is not up to code. You can repair the heater and deduct the costs from your rent. Or you can consider the contract abrogated and move out.

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Answered on 3/08/10, 12:44 pm


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