Missouri Landlord-Tenant Laws

Key legal requirements for residential landlords and property managers operating in Missouri.

Governing statute: Missouri Revised Statutes Ch. 441 and § 535 (Landlord-Tenant)

Security Deposit

Maximum Limit

Two months' rent

Return Deadline

30 days

Itemized Statement

Required

Maintenance & Repairs

Landlord Obligations

Maintain premises in compliance with local housing codes (where applicable); limited implied warranty of habitability

Tenant Remedies

Limited statutory remedies; primarily court action. Some cities (Kansas City, St. Louis) have local ordinances providing additional remedies

Emergency Repair Timeline

No specific statewide timeline

Notice Requirements

Entry Notice

No statutory requirement (reasonable notice customary)

Rent Increase

30 days for month-to-month (one rental period)

Lease Termination

30 days for month-to-month

Eviction Notice Periods

Non-Payment of Rent

No notice required

Lease Violation

No notice required

Unconditional Quit

Not applicable

Disclaimer: This is a general summary of Missouri landlord-tenant law and does not constitute legal advice. Local ordinances may impose additional requirements. Consult a qualified Missouri attorney for specific situations. Last reviewed: 2026-05.

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