Missouri Landlord-Tenant Law And Regulations

1. Missouri Missouri Landlord- Landlord- Tenant Law Tenant Law And Regulations Regulations And articles.ezlandlordforms.com

2. Are there rent Are there rent control/rent control/rent stabilization policies stabilization policies or laws in Missouri? or laws in Missouri? The state of Missouri has not established rent control or stabilization. articles.ezlandlordforms.com

3. Do I need a separate bank Do I need a separate bank account for the security account for the security deposit? deposit? There are no requirements stating that a landlord must place the security deposit in a separate escrow account in Missouri. However, if a property management company is managing the property and collecting the rent and security deposit, and holding those deposits for the landlord, Missouri real estate brokerage guidelines require that the property management company hold the deposits in a separate escrow account. It is not necessary to specify the escrow account information in the lease. articles.ezlandlordforms.com

4. What is a common What is a common problem where security problem where security deposits are concerned? deposits are concerned? A fairly common issue regarding the return of a security deposit is obtaining a forwarding address for the tenant. To circumvent this problem a landlord should insist upon a mailing address that is separate from the rental location, such as a post-office box. articles.ezlandlordforms.com

5. How can I end a Missouri How can I end a Missouri lease agreement? lease agreement? A fixed-term lease is a lease that has a beginning date and an end date. The lease agreement would supply the language to end a fixed-term lease. The lease agreement would also specify whether a notice is needed or whether the lease would simply end at the end of the agreement. A periodic lease is a lease that continues from term to term (i.e. month to month). Periodic leases continue until either a landlord or tenant gives the other notice of at least 30 days. Where no written lease is used the notice requirements would be the same as if a periodic lease was in place. articles.ezlandlordforms.com

6. In the event of the In the event of the death of a tenant, death of a tenant, what are my legal what are my legal rights as a landlord? rights as a landlord? The landlord has the right to terminate the lease if the rent is not being paid, and sue the estate of the decedent for any unpaid rent. If the rent is being paid, the lease would continue unaffected. articles.ezlandlordforms.com

7. Are there circumstances where I Are there circumstances where I am required to release a tenant am required to release a tenant from a lease agreement? from a lease agreement? A landlord may be forced to release a tenant from a contractual agreement when the dwelling unit or premise is damaged and/or destroyed by fire or casualty not caused by the tenant, deeming the rental property unlivable or If the tenant is called to active military duty. Additionally, a tenant may seek release from a rental agreement with the court when a landlord does not abide by the state’s landlord obligations. articles.ezlandlordforms.com

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