Missouri landlord law

A summary of the numbers that come up most often. For anything you plan to act on, verify against current statute or with counsel in Missouri.

Security deposit cap

2 months' rent

Notice to pay or quit

No statutory notice — landlord may sue immediately

End month-to-month tenancy

1 month

Rent control

Preempted statewide

Source-of-income protection

Preempted statewide

Notes

Deposit return within 30 days.