Missouri · Step-by-step guide
How to sign a compliant Missouri lease.
A practical walkthrough of the six things a Missouri landlord must get right, in order, before and after signing.
Start My Missouri Lease →1. Confirm the deposit cap
2 months' rent. Statutory cite: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300.
2. Set late-fee terms correctly
Must be in lease and reasonable
3. Plan entry notice
Give at least 24 hours' notice before entering the unit outside an emergency.
4. Give correct termination notice
1 month (month-to-month) for a month-to-month tenancy.
5. Attach every required disclosure
Lead-based paint, Methamphetamine production history.
6. Return the deposit on time
30 days. Statutory cite: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300.
Missouri guide FAQs
- What order should a Missouri landlord follow before signing a lease?
- Confirm the deposit cap, set a compliant late fee, plan entry-notice language, set the correct termination notice, attach every required disclosure, and confirm the deposit-return timeline — in that order.
- Where can I find the full list of Missouri required disclosures?
- See the full disclosure list on the Missouri state page, or browse disclosure requirements by topic across all states.