Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

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Security Deposit Notice Period Eviction Late Fee Lease Termination Rent Increase Habitability Landlord Entry Fair Housing

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Security Deposit Rules

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300

Security deposit limited to 2 months rent. Must be returned within 30 days. Itemized list of deductions required. Failure to return may result in twice the amount wrongfully withheld.

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Notice Period Requirements

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060

Month-to-month requires 30 days notice (one rental period). Lease violation varies by type and lease terms.

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Eviction Process

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010

Nonpayment: landlord may file rent and possession action after rent is due. No mandatory notice period for nonpayment in some jurisdictions. Court filing required.

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Late Fee Rules

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300

No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease and be reasonable.

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Lease Termination

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060

Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: one rental period notice. Early termination for military. Limited domestic violence provisions.

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Rent Increase Rules

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.005

No rent control. Missouri preempts local rent control ordinances. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month.

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Habitability Standards

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234

Implied warranty of habitability recognized by courts. Landlord must maintain premises in habitable condition. Tenant may withhold rent in certain circumstances after proper notice.

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