Melissa K. Espinosa, Trustee of the Melissa K. Espinosa Revocable Trust Missouri Cases

Melissa K. Espinosa, as trustee, sued Eric and Veronica Baker for unlawful detainer after they failed to vacate premises following the mutual termination of their lease due to a mold infestation. The trial court awarded Espinosa possession, statutory double damages, physical damages, and attorney fees. On appeal, the Bakers challenged the classification of their tenancy and attempted to raise a warranty of habitability claim. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, holding that the Bakers were holdover tenants and that a warranty of habitability claim is outside the scope of an unlawful detainer action. The court also denied Espinosa's motion for attorney fees on appeal.