Missouri Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Missouri standard residential lease agreement is used to spell out the terms and conditions of a residential rental arrangement between a tenant and a landlord. The contents of each lease will vary based on the parties’ preferences but will almost always include rent payments, utilities, security deposits, and termination procedures.

Missouri Standard Residential Lease Agreement

Last updated May 14th, 2025

A Missouri standard residential lease agreement is used to spell out the terms and conditions of a residential rental arrangement between a tenant and a landlord. The contents of each lease will vary based on the parties’ preferences but will almost always include rent payments, utilities, security deposits, and termination procedures.

Rental Application – Using this form, landlords can find out if a potential tenant is dependable and capable of paying the monthly rent.

Required Disclosures (3)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – If a residential rental unit was built prior to 1978, landlords must provide tenants with a disclosure notifying them that the premises may contain traces of lead-based paint.[1]
  2. Methamphetamine Production – If the landlord knows that a rental property was used to produce methamphetamine, they must disclose this detail to the tenant in writing.[2]
  3. Names and Addresses – The names and addresses of the property manager and the owner or the owner’s representative must be provided to all tenants.[3]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – 2 months’ rent.[4]
  • Returning to Tenant – 30 days.[5]

Rent Grace Period

Unless a different arrangement is agreed to in the lease, there is no required grace period for rent payments.

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