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Missouri Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Missouri sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Missouri caps security deposits at 2 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (Mo. Rev. Stat. 535.300).

This template walks you through every clause a Missouri lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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Missouri security deposit rules

Missouri security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap2 months' rent
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteMo. Rev. Stat. 535.300

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Missouri requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Missouri

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Missouri as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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