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In Missouri, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed by: Missouri Title XXIX Chapter 441 §441.005 – §441.880 – Landlord and Tenant which deals with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes.  Each section is outlined and linked below.

  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 570.120(6)(2) – Returned Check Fees
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.650 – Master-metered multitenant dwelling, defined – heat-related utility service, delinquency, maintenance of service, how – receivership, when, procedure
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234 – Tenant may deduct cost of repair of rental premises from rent, when – limitations
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065 – Abandonment of rental premises, when, procedure
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.070 – No notice necessary, when
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050 – Tenancy from year to year, how terminated
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060(4) – Tenancy at will, sufferance, month to month, how terminated – judgment of eviction, how effectuated, landlord’s liability
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740 – Immediate eviction ordered, when – immediate removal ordered, when
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(1) – Security deposits, limitation – holding of security deposits, requirements – return of deposit or notice of damages, when – withholding deposit, when – tenant’s right to damages – security deposit defined
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(2) – Security deposits, limitation – holding of security deposits, requirements – return of deposit or notice of damages, when – withholding deposit, when – tenant’s right to damages – security deposit defined
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(3) – Security deposits, limitation – holding of security deposits, requirements – return of deposit or notice of damages, when – withholding deposit, when – tenant’s right to damages – security deposit defined
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(4) – Security deposits, limitation – holding of security deposits, requirements – return of deposit or notice of damages, when – withholding deposit, when – tenant’s right to damages – security deposit defined
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(5) – Security deposits, limitation – holding of security deposits, requirements – return of deposit or notice of damages, when – withholding deposit, when – tenant’s right to damages – security deposit defined
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010 – If rent be not paid as agreed, landlord may recover possession, how
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020 – Illegal use of premises renders lease void
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.030 – Tenant not to assign without consent – nor violate conditions – nor commit waste
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.040 – Landlord may take possession, when – landlord liable, when, burden of proof
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.233(1) – Landlord’s unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant, liability – interruption of services, landlord’s liability
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.233(2) – Landlord’s unlawful removal or exclusion of tenant, liability – interruption of services, landlord’s liability
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.185 – Tenant to be furnished address of person managing property and address to receive notices and service of process – post office box address, procedure – violation, effect
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.236 – Disclosures required for transfer of property where methamphetamine production occurred
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 482.305 – Jurisdiction of small claims court
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.020 – Procedure to recover possession – filing of statement – issuance of summons – procedure
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.060 – Demand of rent good, when
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.110 – What action shall be commenced within ten years
  • Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.120 – What actions within five years