Missouri (MO) lease form
Quick answer
Missouri statutes generally require rental agreements for buildings in cities and towns to be in writing. Landlords must disclose the name and address of the authorized manager and an owner or agent for service of process, and must disclose any known history of methamphetamine production on the premises.
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Landlord must disclose in writing the name and address of the person authorized to manage the premises and an owner or agent authorized to receive notices and demands (RSMo § 535.185).
If the landlord knows the property was used to manufacture methamphetamine, that fact must be disclosed to prospective tenants regardless of whether anyone was convicted.
Federal law requires disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards and delivery of the EPA pamphlet before signing for all homes built before 1978.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Missouri Revised Statutes Chapters 441 and 535; RSMo §§ 535.185, 441.005, 441.060. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Missouri lease FAQ
Yes, for residential rentals in cities and towns RSMo § 441.060 generally requires written, signed lease agreements.
Yes. If the landlord knows the property was used to manufacture methamphetamine, that must be disclosed to any prospective tenant before they sign.
Two persons per bedroom is presumed reasonable. Children born during the tenancy do not count against the two-person-per-bedroom limit.
No. Shutting off water, gas, or electricity as a landlord remedy is prohibited. Landlords must use the court eviction process.
