What is the maximum security deposit in Missouri?

Two months' rent under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300.

How long does a Missouri landlord have to return a deposit?

30 days from termination with an itemized statement.

Does Missouri allow rent control?

No — Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.043 preempts local rent control.

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Missouri legal context

Missouri's residential landlord-tenant law is governed by Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 441 and § 535. Security deposits are capped at two months' rent and must be returned within 30 days. Statewide rent control is prohibited. There is no statewide just-cause eviction requirement.

Key MO statutes

Security Deposit
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300
Two-month cap; 30-day return with itemized deductions; treble damages for wrongful withholding.
Landlord-Tenant Statute
Mo. Rev. Stat. ch. 441
Eviction process and general landlord-tenant rules.
Rent Control Preemption
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.043
Prohibits municipal rent control.

Missouri-specific considerations

Two-Month Deposit Cap
Security deposits limited to two months' rent.
30-Day Return
Deposit return within 30 days with itemized deductions.
Treble Damages
Wrongful withholding exposes landlord to 2x damages plus attorney's fees.
No Rent Control
Statewide preemption of local rent control.