Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws

See below for information relating to Missouri landlord-tenant laws provided by Avail in conjunction with the law firm of Gordon & Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP.

Missouri at a Glance

Are there specific security deposit requirements?	Yes
Are receipts required for security deposit payments?	No
Are interest payments required on deposits?	No
Is there rent control?	No
Are there limits on late fees?	No
Do late fees need to be written in the rental agreement?	Yes
Are there rent payment grace period laws?	No
Are there rekeying laws?	No
Are there notice of entry laws?	No
Are there required disclosures that need to be given to tenants?	Yes
Is a rental license required to be a landlord?	No

Security Deposits Rental Agreements Rent Laws Rental Application Laws Tenant Screening Laws Rental Property Repair Laws Notice of Entry Laws Pet Laws Retaliation Reference

Missouri Security Deposit Laws

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for a Security Deposit in Missouri?

Are Security Deposit Receipts Required?

Do Landlords Have to Pay Interest on a Security Deposit in Missouri?

Do Landlords Have to Hold a Tenant’s Security Deposit in a Separate Account in Missouri?

When Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Missouri?

When Can a Security Deposit Be Withheld in Missouri?

Other Specific Requirements for Security Deposits in Missouri

Missouri Rental Agreement Laws

Are Rental Agreements Required in Missouri?

What Kind of Rental Agreement Is Acceptable in Missouri?

What Clauses Are Required in a Missouri Rental Agreement?

What Are the Rental Agreement Notice Periods in Missouri?

What Are the Lease Renewal Laws in Missouri?

What Are the Sublease and Assignment Provision Laws in Missouri?

Missouri Rent Laws

Missouri Rent Payment Laws

Missouri Rent Control Laws

Missouri Late Fee and Grace Period Laws

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Missouri?

Missouri Rental Application Laws

Are There Limits on Rental Application Fees in Missouri?

Are Rental Application Fees Refundable in Missouri?

What Can’t a Landlord Ask on a Rental Application in Missouri?

Missouri Tenant Screening Laws

What Tenant Screening Reports Are Allowed in Missouri?

What Are the Restrictions on Tenant Screening Reports in Missouri?

How Much Can a Landlord Charge for Tenant Screening Reports in Missouri?

Missouri Rental Property Repair Laws

Tenant’s Rights and Landlord’s Responsibilities for Rental Property Repairs in Missouri

The “Repair and Deduct” Remedy in Missouri

When Can a Tenant Abandon a Rental Unit in Missouri?

When Can a Tenant Withhold Rent in Missouri?

Missouri Notice of Entry Laws

What Are the Notice of Entry Laws for Rental Properties in Missouri?

Keys, Locks, and Security Device Laws in Missouri

Missouri Eviction Laws

What Are the Eviction Laws in Missouri?

What Is the Eviction Process in Missouri?

What Is an Illegal Eviction in Missouri?

Missouri Pet Laws

What Fees Can Landlords Charge for Pets in Missouri?

Emotional Support Animals in Missouri

Missouri Retaliation Laws

What Is Considered Retaliation in Missouri?

What Happens If a Landlord Retaliates Against a Tenant in Missouri?

Reference

Abandonment of Property Provisions

Do Landlords Need a Rental License?

Laws on the Use of Marijuana in Rental Properties

Rental Laws on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

Required Rental Agreement Notices and Disclosures

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