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).

What happens if a Missouri landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

Missouri Required Disclosures

3 required disclosures

Missouri law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 3 for Missouri, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our Missouri law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure Missouri landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Methamphetamine Contamination
Disclosure if property was used for methamphetamine production (until cleaned)
Legal basis: Missouri Revised Statutes Section 441.236
Landlord Identity
Name and address of person authorized to manage premises and receive notices
Legal basis: Missouri Revised Statutes Section 535.185

Frequently asked questions

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).
What happens if a Missouri landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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