My property manager called and notified me of a complaint from another tenant about a single incident where my guests were waiting for me in...

Question

My property manager called and notified me of a complaint from another tenant about a single incident where my guests were waiting for me in the common walkway while I was on my way home from work. I remedied the issue. A month later, after a completely unrelated incident my landlord (not my property manager) gave me an Unconditional Quit due to violating my lease and cited the same issue that the property manager VERBALLY notified me of. I specifically asked the property manager if I had any other complaints since she notified me of the initial one and she said "NO". How is this possible? Can an incident where I was verbally warned be used as grounds for an Unconditional Quit when no other complaint was filed?

I live in Missouri.

Answer

It is possible for a single breach of a lease to be the basis for early termination of a lease. But, it can be waived. It sounds like the property manager, as agent for the landlord waived that first breach. If the landlord also referenced a second "incident," the second breach could be grounds to terminate.

Your posting wasn't clear if there was one or two days ncidences. Perhaps you can repost or consult directly with an attorney in your area.

Good luck