Missouri Rental Laws
Mo.Rev.Stat. 441.005 to 441.880 and 535.010 to 535.300
| Termination for Nonpayment Notice (Eviction Notice) | Landlord can terminate with an unconditional quit notice. Missouri Eviction Process and Timeline Demand to Pay Notice Mo.Rev.Stat. 535.010 |
| Termination for Lease Violation Notice | Landlord can terminate with a 10-Day Notice to Vacate Missouri Eviction Process and Timeline |
| Small Claim Court Limit | Missouri Small Claim Court Limit is $5,000 |
| Handling Abandoned Property | Mo.Rev.Stat. 441.065 |
| Penalty for Self-Help Eviction | Damages are determined by the Court |
| Tenant Withholding Rent for Repairs | Mo.Rev.Stat. 441.234 |
| Required Disclosures | Meth Lab Disclosure – Mo.Rev.Stat. 441.236 Owner or Agent Disclosure – Mo.Rev.Stat. 535-185 |
| Non-Refundable Fees | |
| Security Deposit Rules | Security Deposit Amount: up to 2 months Deadline to itemize and return of security deposit: 30 days Mo.Rev.Stat. 535-300 |
| Month-to-Month Notice | One month |
| Payment of Rent | Mo.Rev.Stat. 535-060 |
| Property Entry Notice | No statute |
