Alternatives to Eviction to Try 1st in Missouri
There are many reasons you may want to avoid eviction, especially in areas like Missouri where the case could end up with a full Jury Trail. Here are a few alternatives to try first.
Screening & Management Tools
MAREI now offers professional tenant screening services powered by RentPerfect—built for serious real estate investors. Make confident, data-driven rental decisions with investigator-verified credit, background, and eviction reports.
ICE AT THE PROPERTY
ICE activity at or near your rental property is stressful and fast-moving. This article provides practical compliance guidance for investors and property managers.
Julie’s Landlord Guides: Security Deposits in Kansas and Missouri
Security deposit disputes are one of the fastest ways for a routine move-out to turn into a demand letter or
lawsuit. Missouri and Kansas both allow landlords to use deposits to cover unpaid rent and tenant-caused
damage, but both states also impose strict deadlines and meaningful penalties if the process is mishandled. Learn the rules in this guide.
Julie’s Landlord Guides: Building Deals that Last
Every year, real estate investors lose money—not because they bought the wrong property, but because they failed to understand the legal, operational, and risk realities of owning rental property. From weak leases and poor entity choices to underestimating reserves and exit friction, most problems start long before a deal ever reaches court. This article outlines ten foundational lessons successful investors use to structure deals that survive real-world stress, not just optimistic spreadsheets.
Landmark ESA Ruling Clarifies That Landlords Don’t Always Have to Waive Pet Fees
A federal court just ruled that landlords don’t have to automatically waive animal fees for emotional support animals under the Fair Housing Act. Here’s what this means for housing providers and how to handle ESA requests going forward.
Zillow vs. Rent Perfect: What Every Landlord Should Know About Tenant Screening and Rental Management
If you are wondering which renter screening tool is the best? You’ve hear the propaganda about Zillow, but is it all that?
How to Create a Maintenance System That Saves Time, Money, and Headaches
A practical breakdown of how experienced landlords build maintenance systems that save time, reduce costs, and keep good tenants longer.
TENANT BANKRUPTCY: A LANDLORD’S GUIDE TO WHAT TO DO AND NOT DO
For landlords, learning that a tenant has filed for bankruptcy can be unsettling. It raises critical questions about rent collection, eviction rights, and the future of the lease agreement. However, failing to handle the situation quickly and properly can expose you to legal risks, fines, or even lawsuits for violating the automatic stay imposed by the bankruptcy court.
The Criminal as a Protected Class in Kansas City Missouri
Kansas City’s Second Chance Revolution – The Criminal as a Protected Class Kansas City Ordinance 241074—adopted on January 16, 2025—is often described as a “second chance” law. It amends sections of Chapter 2 (Administration) and Chapter 38 (Civil Rights) of the city’s Code of Ordinances to include persons with criminal histories as a protected class. […]