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.
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.
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. […]
Preliminary Injunction Against KCMO’s SOI Law
Federal court blocks Kansas City Missouri from enforcing part of a controversial ordinance requiring landlords to accept Section 8
Julie Anderson on the Propsed Removal of the Cares Act Eviction Notice Requirement
The U.S. Congress is currently deliberating a bill that seeks to eliminate a lingering provision
from the 2020 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The Respect State
Housing Laws Act, introduced by Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA), aims to repeal the federal
requirement mandating landlords to provide tenants with a 30-day notice before initiating
eviction proceedings.
MAREI Pop Up Meeting on Kansas City Missouri’s Source of Income Law with Attorney Julie Anderson – REPLAY
Kansas City, Missouri’s new Source of Income (SOI) Law went into effect this August, and it’s crucial for property owners and managers to understand how to stay compliant. Whether you’re managing one unit or an entire portfolio, you must adjust your processes to follow the new regulations. Marketing, tenant screenings, rental forms, and conversations—everything has […]
Kansas City’s New Source of Income Ordinance – Tips from Attorney Julie Anderson
Kansas City Missouri’s new source of income ordinance went into effect at the beginning of August. Attorney Julie Anderson sat down with the people at the WinVestor’s meeting to outline what you should know and be doing right now. The biggest concern she has for landlords right now seems to be potential fines. What to […]