How long does a landlord in Missouri have to return a security deposit?
30 calendar days after you move out
In plain terms, the statute says
If the landlord wrongfully withholds all or any portion of the security deposit in violation of this section, the tenant recovers as damages twice the amount wrongfully withheld. The statute requires only that the withholding be wrongful; it does not require a separate finding of bad faith or willfulness.
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Questions people ask
How long does a landlord in Missouri have to return a security deposit?
Missouri: 30 calendar days after you move out.
What happens if a landlord in Missouri is late?
If the landlord wrongfully withholds all or any portion of the security deposit in violation of this section, the tenant recovers as damages twice the amount wrongfully withheld. The statute requires only that the withholding be wrongful; it does not require a separate finding of bad faith or willfulness.
Where can I read Missouri's security-deposit law?
Missouri's rule is in Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300. The link on this page goes to the official text, so you can read the section yourself rather than take our word for it.
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