Tenant Rights Guide

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I want to learn my rights!

Are you having problems with your landlord?

This tool will first ask you about yourself and your situation, and then based on your answers will direct you to the information you need. We may contact you with additional information, but rest assured that we will not share any personal details you provide outside of our organization without your express permission.

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Name* This field is required.Please provide your first and last name.

First Name

Last Name

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Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

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Email* This field is required.

example@example.com

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What is your Landlord's name?* This field is required.

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What type of employment do you have?* This field is required.Please indicate what kind of work you do (i.e. line worker, CNA, delivery driver, etc.). If you are unemployed or receive government subsidies, please indicate that below.

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What is your Zip Code?* This field is required.

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Tenant Organizing* This field is required.Heartland Action Committe is composed of tenants and workers are coming together to win better housing and working conditions. Would you like to share your contact information so that you can consider participating? There is power in numbers!

YESNO

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I understand this is NOT legal advice and only applies in MISSOURI.

Unless you’ve been specifically told otherwise by Heartland Center staff, our attorneys have NOT reviewed your information or performed an analysis of facts or risks.

Heartland Center is providing the following for informational purposes only.

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Select the issue you're facing:** If you have a current court date, make sure to select the first option. Otherwise, choose the option that describes the most important issue you are facing. **

I was just served with an eviction lawsuit (I'm facing eviction and have an upcoming court date)

I received a notice to vacate, but have not been served with court documents

The landlord is raising the rent

The conditions in my home are bad (I don't have court)

I have been locked out or the landlord has turned off the utilities.

I need help dealing with an old eviction.

I've moved but my landlord is not returning my deposit.

I'm short on rent, and I do not have court