Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Missouri

Forced Eviction

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There is no written rental agreement but terms of the lease were agreed to orally by both parties. The agreed upon rent has been paid in full and on time by the tennant. Prior to moving into the home the tennant assisted the landlord in a major remodeling the home at no cost to the landlord. The intention of both parties was to have the home available to rent in a quicker period of time for the tennnat.

During the course of the lease the landlord has entered the property without permission while the tennant was not present and has not lived up to promises to complete the remodeling of the house.

The tennant was fed up with the landlord and had decided to move. While the tennant was in the process of moving the landlord changed the locks denying the tennant access to the property. The rent for the month had been paid in full and the landlord was not aware of the tennant moving until showing up at the property unannounced.

Does the tennat have any legal course of action to possibly be awarded reimbursement for the labor contributed to the remodeling or other damages related to the forced eviction?

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