Chao Vang v. Cher'ron Barney

Ms. Cher’ron Barney appeals the denial of her motion to set aside default judgment. We reverse.

In September 2014, Ms. Barney entered into a lease agreement for a Jackson County property. After moving in, Ms. Barney informed the landlord, Mr. Vang, of the property’s substandard living conditions. Receiving no response, in December 2014, Ms. Barney contacted representatives of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, (the City) about the existing housing code violations. Later that month, the leased property was inspected by the City’s housing inspector, Marvin Green. In January 2015, the City…