Missouri Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Missouri law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Missouri landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Missouri lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 2 months' rent |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours customary (no statutory minimum) |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 2 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 3 disclosures required |
Missouri lease law guides
- Missouri Security Deposit Limit2 months' rent
- Missouri Deposit Return Deadline30 days
- Missouri Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Missouri Landlord Entry Notice24 hours customary (no statutory minimum)
- Missouri Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Missouri Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Missouri Prohibited Lease Clauses2 restricted clause types
- Missouri Required Disclosures3 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Missouri law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityOften Unenforceable
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Missouri →
Disclosures Missouri landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Methamphetamine Contamination
- Landlord Identity
What each required disclosure covers in Missouri, with citations →
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Missouri lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Missouri?
- Missouri generally limits security deposits to 2 months' rent. Conditions can apply — see the Missouri security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Missouri?
- Generally 30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Missouri deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Missouri?
- No statewide statute requires it in Missouri, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Missouri deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Missouri?
- There is no specific statutory minimum in Missouri — 24 hours is considered good practice rather than a legal requirement. Conditions can apply — see the Missouri landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Missouri?
- Missouri sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Missouri late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Missouri?
- There is no statutory grace period in Missouri; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Missouri rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Missouri?
- Missouri law restricts 2 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Missouri?
- Missouri requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Methamphetamine Contamination (Disclosure if property was used for methamphetamine production (until cleaned)); Landlord Identity (Name and address of person authorized to manage premises and receive notices).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.