Deception of the worst kind!

[Unitonika]

What is the name of your state? Missouri

Hey Everyone! I usually don't post on here for the simple fact that some people get nasty with their answers. Even if you feel this is a stupid question, please don't take the time to ruin anyone's day or make them feel bad...it's just not necessary. Thank you.

Me and my roomate rented from a private landlord for a year. During this time, we found the place had roaches (which we inquired about before move-in and were assured there weren't any), the refrigerator wasn't working properly, and one day when we were cooking, I noticed smoke coming from the outlet where the stove was plugged in. To make matters worse, my landlord was Iranian, so he wasn't very clear on things we communicated with him.

Needless to say, at the end of the lease agreement, we were happy to move out. The landlord wanted us to stay, and offered us lower rent, and also showed us some of his other properties because we told him we were more interested in a house because of the privacy.

After seeing the properties, we declined, and decided we were going to move out at the end of the month. The landlord turned off the hot water (it was December), and would not turn it back on. I called him many times, and he then started saying we were behind on our rent (NOT TRUE). My roomate and I had to stay in a motel room for about a month while going back and forth to pack our belongings in order to move.

We finally moved out before our lease was over, and the guy started calling asking us for his rent. WE DON'T owe him anything. THEN, we got served eviction papers which was startling to me. I don't understand how if we were out of the lease agreement, paid in full, and moving out... how did he get 3 months of rent, fees, and our deposit?

On Thursday, I got an e-mail from my employer telling me I was going to be garnished for 1800 dollars... just me, not my roomate.


Here are my questions: How did he get granted anything without a signed lease?
Is it against the lasw for a landlord to turn off the hot water when you are paid up to date on the rent?
Why is he only garnishing me and not my roomate?
Is there any way for me to get the garnishment adjusted or taken away? ( they are garnishing 25% of my check for this)

Please help, I am very confused!What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state?ur state?

 

[CourtClerk]

How did he get granted anything without a signed lease?

Here's what you've already said...

Needless to say, at the end of the lease agreement, we were happy to move out.

So which is it..was there a lease or was there not? Even if there was no "lease" there was a month to month tenancy. Did you give notice to terminate your lease, within the provisions of the law (in writing)???

Is it against the lasw for a landlord to turn off the hot water when you are paid up to date on the rent?

Generally yes, what did you do about it when the hot water was turned off? Call the city authorities? Make a complaint? What proof do you have that the hot water was turned off?

Why is he only garnishing me and not my roomate?

Because you two are jointly and severably liable for damages which means he can go after you, him or both of you. You are obviously an easier target.

Is there any way for me to get the garnishment adjusted or taken away? ( they are garnishing 25% of my check for this)

25% is standard.

 

[Unitonika]

Here's what you've already said...
So which is it..was there a lease or was there not? Even if there was no "lease" there was a month to month tenancy. Did you give notice to terminate your lease, within the provisions of the law (in writing)???

Yes, I did
Generally yes, what did you do about it when the hot water was turned off? Call the city authorities? Make a complaint? What proof do you have that the hot water was turned off?
I called the Missouri Housing Authority and filed a complaint
Because you two are jointly and severably liable for damages which means he can go after you, him or both of you. You are obviously an easier target.
Yes, because I work for the state.
25% is standard.

Yes, I found that out.... thanks

 

[Unitonika]

BTW, I just responded in the quote...

 

[Cvillecpm]

How did he get granted anything without a signed lease?
The original lease you were under for a year was presented in court. Why weren't you at the court hearing?

Is it against the lasw for a landlord to turn off the hot water when you are paid up to date on the rent? Yes, why weren't you at your eviction hearing/

Why is he only garnishing me and not my roomate? He can go against whoever he wants to for the money the judge gave him in his judgement. Why weren't you at your eviction hearing?

Is there any way for me to get the garnishment adjusted or taken away? ( they are garnishing 25% of my check for this) There should be some specifics on the garnishment paperwork levied on your employer...solution, quit and don't tell anyone where your new job is.

 

[Unitonika]

iI didn't go to the hearing because I had to work and wouldn't have gotten paid.

 

[ecmst12]

Then I have to say it's your fault for failing to defend yourself. You can hire a lawyer to try to file an appeal, but you knew about the hearing and purposely decided not to go. What did you think would happen?

 

[Unitonika]

I can't afford to miss work, so me missing would've been a bad move on part......

 

[BL]

I can't afford to miss work, so me missing would've been a bad move on part......

When you have a court summons you are expected to be there on the date and time it's on the calendar for , period .

Can not afford to miss work isn't a valid excuse to have it reheard .

 

[ecmst12]

I bet the judgement you now have to pay because you couldn't be bothered to go to the hearing, is worth more then one day's pay.