Comments for Ozarks Law & Economy

Comment on Elected representatives trump democracy, as Missouri legislature overrides initiatives by Laura L Umphenour

Laura L Umphenour — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 20:14:07 +0000

What everyone keeps leaving out about this bill is that it doesn’t only require a 3/4th majority vote in both houses, but they can still get a “simple majority” vote….be able to rewrite the bill, because you always hear them talk about how “bad” a bill was written (that is always their excuse for over turning it),….but then with any of the changes made they have to bring that bill BACK TO THE MISSOURI VOTER in the form of a REFERENDUM. I know when I am collecting signatures….the public, if they are hesitant (which few are) on the first half…they LOVE THE REFERENDUM part. So persons should not leave out this second half of the bill. It shows too that they are still able to legislate, but the people will be the final word instead of the lobbyist groups! YEA!

Comment on HOA needs to get the owner’s name right to collect assessments by Tom Treat

Tom Treat — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:35:48 +0000

Good one, Counselor.

Comment on HOA trustees can enforce covenants, even though they didn’t have annual meetings by builder

builder — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:05:21 +0000

Thanks Harry Styron for sharing this great website. It had some great information.

Comment on Missouri water law primer: streams by Harry Styron

Harry Styron — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:23:37 +0000

Darren,
Thanks for writing.
I do not give legal advice about specific situations on this blog. Giving legal advice requires confidentiality, examination of deeds and other real estate documents, gathering information about uses of the real estate over time, review of statutes and court decisions, and inspection of the real estate. In addition, giving legal advice should be based on an agreement between the lawyer and client, which includes payment of a fee to the lawyer for the lawyer’s work.

Please pose your question to a lawyer in your community.

Comment on Missouri water law primer: streams by Darren Lauck

Darren Lauck — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:42:55 +0000

I share a pond in wich I had to run a cable across and hang paneling on to keep cows in. The neighbor kept complaining about the cows getting out and on his property.Come to find out he has put a pipe in the dyke on his side and lowered the water level four feet. Do I have rights to force him to fix the problem he created. He is not useing the water for anything. Thank you for your time

Comment on Pyramids of the Ozarks by Lynette Shoemaker

Lynette Shoemaker — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 01:47:21 +0000

Great Aunt n Uncle lived in Ozark in the 1950′s. Had a farm where Home, Barn, sheep shed, and well house all made of native stone. and near barn there was a very large round concrete watering trough that had two very large orange koi. The home had hardwood floors, and the living room had a large picture window.Upstairs attic was partially finished for sleeping quarters for young guests. Was too young to remember way there, and parents are gone and have no address for that farm. Does anyone know where that is? Would it be for sale? Please let me know.Their names were Lawrence and Eva Allen.

Comment on Missouri Supreme Court throws a lifeline to an HOA by Harry Styron

Harry Styron — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:01:17 +0000

Tina,
You need to consult with a lawyer in your community. Determination of the extent of the developer’s powers requires an examination of recorded documents and familiarity with local planning and zoning regulations.

Harry

Comment on Missouri Supreme Court throws a lifeline to an HOA by Tina

Tina — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:46:38 +0000

Our developer just sent us information that he went ahead and created a homes association. There are only 7 homes at this time in our estate acreage subdivision. None of the homeowners or land owners knew he was doing it. He wants $400 per year to pay for the entrance to be mowed. This is his property. Why should we have to pay for him to get his land mowed. It is not a common area. We have no sidewalks or pool. We have our local town remove snow and ice on our road. What can we do to stop his authority. He also put people on the board that do not live here or own land. Please help!

We live near Lee’s Summit.

Comment on Directory of Misssouri law blogs by Brian Rogers

Brian Rogers — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:12:58 +0000

Harry–If you’re still maintaining your list, you might want to add a new category–Contracts–and include my project at http://www.thecontractsguy.net !

Brian

Comment on “Winter’s Bone” and the image of the Ozarks by Tina Richards (@TinaMaeRichards)

Tina Richards (@TinaMaeRichards) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:05:28 +0000

Moving from California to the Ozarks not far from Taney county, One of the first notable characteristics I found was how extensive everyone was related. My son’s friend went with us on a canoe trip as well as a neighbor. Both strangers. They began talking about their aunts and found out they were second cousins. Over and over I have seen this happen. After 5 years here, I just assume everyone is related and then pleasantly surprised if they aren’t.