Missouri
Landlord-Tenant Laws and Regulations in Missouri
Explore a detailed collection of laws and regulations specific to Missouri helping you stay informed and compliant.
Missouri Security Deposit Laws: Rights, Regulations, and Responsibilities
Why do disputes over security deposits arise, and how can they be avoided? Security deposits often represent a significant financial stake for both landlords and tenants, making them a frequent source of contention. Misunderstandings over permissible dedu
Feb 26, 2025
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When Tenancy Must Be Terminated in Missouri
Missouri landlord tenant law provides very few “outs” for a landlord or tenant to terminate a lease early. Of course, a landlord can always grant approval of a tenant’s request for early termination of the lease agreement, but by law th
Feb 26, 2025
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Obligations and Duties of Landlord and Tenant in Missouri
Every landlord has some baseline responsibilities when it comes to maintaining their rental property, first and foremost being that the unit is fit for human habitation. Likewise, the tenant has specific obligations and responsibilities, beginning with
Feb 26, 2025
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Abandoned Property in Missouri
While it might seem odd that a renter would simply abandon a rental without telling you, it’s not uncommon. For a variety of reasons a renter may just disappear, and the landlord is left figuring out what to do with property left behind, and reletting
Feb 26, 2025
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Providing Proper Notice in Missouri
All residential lease agreements will stipulate the notice periods required in different situations, such as when one party wishes to terminate the tenancy or when the landlord needs to enter the unit for repairs. Failing to adhere to these required not
Feb 26, 2025
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Who Can Repair or Alter the Unit? Missouri Landlord Responsibilities
The short answer is “only the landlord, or someone else with landlord’s consent.” But, there is a little more to this answer for landlords with properties in Missouri. General rule The general rule for all rental units is that except as provided b
Feb 26, 2025
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