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Missouri Residential Lease Agreement Template

A Missouri-compliant lease with every disclosure the state requires built in, not bolted on — 8 state-specific clauses plus 11 universal ones. Fill it in, e-sign it, and it lives with the tenant record.

Free forever · e-signature included · reviewed against Revised Statutes of Missouri, Chapter 535 (Landlord-Tenant Actions)
Two months’ rentSecurity deposit capRSMo § 535.300
30 daysDeposit returnafter move-out
No capLate fee ruleNo statutory cap
None requiredNotice for non-paymentRSMo §§ 535.020, 441.060

What a Missouri lease must include

Missouri is one of the few states where a landlord can file a rent-and-possession case the day after rent is late, with no advance notice required (RSMo § 535.020). Deposits are capped at two months’ rent and must be returned within 30 days.

These are the clauses and disclosures our Missouri template carries. Each cites the statute it comes from; the ones marked checkbox are filled from your property's answers.

Security deposit limit noticeUnder Missouri law (RSMo §535.300.1), the total security deposit may not exceed two (2) months' rent. The security depos...RSMo §535.300.1
Security deposit return termsWithin thirty (30) days after the termination of the tenancy, Landlord shall return the security deposit to Tenant, less...RSMo §535.300.3 to §535.300.5
Repair & habitability noticeMissouri recognizes an implied warranty of habitability in residential leases under common law (King v. Moorehead, 495 S...King v. Moorehead, 495 S.W.2d 65 (Mo. App. 1...
Mold disclosureMissouri does not impose a statewide statutory requirement for mold disclosure. However, to Landlord's actual knowledge:...No Missouri statewide statute — generic disc...
Bed bug disclosureMissouri does not impose a statewide statutory requirement for bedbug disclosure. To Landlord's actual knowledge: [ ] Th...No Missouri statewide statute — generic disc...
Floodplain disclosureMissouri does not impose a statewide statutory requirement for flood-zone disclosure. To Landlord's actual knowledge: [...No Missouri statewide statute — informationa...
Smoking policyMissouri does not impose a statewide smoking-policy disclosure for residential rentals. The smoking policy applicable to...No Missouri statewide statute
Meth contamination disclosureMETHAMPHETAMINE CONTAMINATION DISCLOSURE (RSMo §441.236): Pursuant to RSMo §441.236, Landlord must disclose to Tenant, b...RSMo §441.236checkbox
Universal clauses (11)Lead-based paint (pre-1978), pets, utilities, entry, subletting, holdover, notices, signatures — the parts every state shares.

How it works

1 · Answer eight questionsProperty, unit, tenant, rent, deposit, term, pets, utilities. The Missouri checkboxes come from your property record.
2 · Review the leaseEvery Missouri clause is in place with its statute. Edit any paragraph; required disclosures can't be removed by accident.
3 · E-sign & collect rentTenant signs on their phone. The signed PDF, autopay and the move-in checklist attach to the tenant automatically.

Missouri lease FAQ

Does Missouri cap security deposits?

Yes — the cap is two months’ rent, and it must be returned within 30 days (RSMo § 535.300). The template states both in the deposit clause.

What late fee can a Missouri landlord charge?

No statutory cap See RSMo §§ 441.043, 441.060. The template carries the rule and the grace period you set.

Is a lead-paint disclosure required?

For any building built before 1978, yes — it is federal (42 U.S.C. § 4852d). The template includes the EPA pamphlet acknowledgment automatically.

Is this lease legally binding once e-signed?

Yes. Electronic signatures are valid under the federal E-SIGN Act and Missouri's UETA; the signed PDF, audit trail and timestamps are stored with the tenant record.

Can I edit the template?

Every paragraph is editable before signing. Clauses Missouri requires are marked and cannot be removed by accident.

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The clause list mirrors the Missouri disclosure set in the My Rental Spot lease builder and is reviewed against Revised Statutes of Missouri, Chapter 535 (Landlord-Tenant Actions). General information for landlords, not legal advice; local ordinances can add requirements.