Missouri Landlord-Tenant Law

Overview of Landlord-Tenant Laws in Missouri

Both landlords and tenants should be able to deal with many legal questions and problems without a lawyer, once they understand the basics of state law. This overview of key landlord-tenant laws in Missouri will get you started. Missouri Security Deposit Limit and Return Missouri state law limits how

Missouri Notice Requirements to Terminate a Month-to-Month Tenancy

To end a month-to-month tenancy in Missouri, you must provide the other party with a written notice.

Missouri Security Deposit Limits and Deadlines

A breakdown of Missouri landlord-tenant laws on security deposits.

The Eviction Process in Missouri: Rules for Landlords and Property Managers

When evicting a tenant in Missouri, a landlord must follow specific rules and procedures set forth by law; otherwise, the eviction may not be valid. This article will explain the basic rules and procedures the landlord or property manager must follow when evicting a tenant in Missouri. Notice for Termination

Handling a Tenant's Abandoned Property in Missouri

Whether a tenant moves out voluntarily or after an eviction, you may find yourself not only cleaning up and repairing damage, but also dealing with personal property left behind.

Missouri Termination for Nonpayment of Rent and Other Rent Rules

Learn Missouri rent rules, including notice landlords must give tenants to raise the rent or end the tenancy for nonpayment of rent.

Top 8 Landlord Legal Responsibilities in Missouri

Missouri landlords must follow specific state (as well as federal, and often local) rules when it comes to renting to tenants. Landlord-tenant law in Missouri covers everything from questions you include on a rental application to how and when you can increase rent or terminate a tenancy. Failure to

Missouri Tenant Rights to Withhold Rent or “Repair and Deduct”

Find out when and how to pay less rent in Missouri when your landlord fails to fix major problems in your rental unit.

Tenant's Right to Break a Rental Lease in Missouri

Learn when and how tenants may legally break a lease in Missouri and how to limit liability for rent through the end of the lease term.