WhiteMidnight
Junior Member
interstate contract laws
mkyshl, because you currently reside in Missouri there is a possibility that Missouri state laws regarding contracts may factor into the situation. Also, take a closer look at California contract law as well. A lease is a legally binding contract. In some cases real estate laws and contract laws can be used together either in your favor or the landlord's favor. Just be very thorough when you check out the laws.
I was unable to find a lot of information on-line about Missouri law. You may be able to find more information at your local library.
Here is a link that might be helpful for California. http://www.ca.gov/state/portal/myca_leftnav_categories.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1380476984.1109696437@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccjadddlmkdgigcfngcfkmdffidfof.0&sLeftNavCategoryPath=/Navigation/Government/Constitutions,+Laws+and+Regulations&sNavTitle=Constitutions,+Laws+and+Regulations
I didn't have time to look through any of it to see what was actually on there though. Again, the library may be a good resource for you.
If you live near a university, and if you're not the shy type, you may be able to find a student who is willing to find the pertinent laws for you. No one would do it for free, but just to get a little information I'm sure a helpful student would less expensive than an attorney. If they can tell you where to find the information, and you decide you do need an attorney at least you will have some idea of what you are going on.
Of course, with all the effort it may take, you might want to consider how much money you actually paid vs. how much money/time/energy will be lost. Is it really worth it? Up to you...
mkyshl, because you currently reside in Missouri there is a possibility that Missouri state laws regarding contracts may factor into the situation. Also, take a closer look at California contract law as well. A lease is a legally binding contract. In some cases real estate laws and contract laws can be used together either in your favor or the landlord's favor. Just be very thorough when you check out the laws.
I was unable to find a lot of information on-line about Missouri law. You may be able to find more information at your local library.
Here is a link that might be helpful for California. http://www.ca.gov/state/portal/myca_leftnav_categories.jsp?BV_SessionID=@@@@1380476984.1109696437@@@@&BV_EngineID=cccjadddlmkdgigcfngcfkmdffidfof.0&sLeftNavCategoryPath=/Navigation/Government/Constitutions,+Laws+and+Regulations&sNavTitle=Constitutions,+Laws+and+Regulations
I didn't have time to look through any of it to see what was actually on there though. Again, the library may be a good resource for you.
If you live near a university, and if you're not the shy type, you may be able to find a student who is willing to find the pertinent laws for you. No one would do it for free, but just to get a little information I'm sure a helpful student would less expensive than an attorney. If they can tell you where to find the information, and you decide you do need an attorney at least you will have some idea of what you are going on.
Of course, with all the effort it may take, you might want to consider how much money you actually paid vs. how much money/time/energy will be lost. Is it really worth it? Up to you...