Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapters 535 & 441
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Missouri caps the security deposit at 2 months rent (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300) and requires return within 30 days. Habitability is governed largely by common law (Detling v. Edelbrock). Eviction for nonpayment proceeds through a rent-and-possession action (§ 535.020).
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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(1)
Deposit cap
Capped at 2× monthly rent.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300(3)
Deposit return
30 days with itemized list; double damages for wrongful retention.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.020
Rent and possession
Eviction action for nonpayment.
Required disclosures in Missouri
- ·Methamphetamine contamination (§ 441.236)
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Missouri landlords
| Security deposit cap | 2× |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 30 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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