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

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.

Last updated January 8th, 2024

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.

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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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