Missouri security-deposit return deadline
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300, you have 30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300. Missouri statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300 requires
- Return deadline: 30 days
- Deposit cap: 2 months' rent
- Itemized list of damages must accompany any partial refund
- Tenant has the right to be present at the move-out inspection
- Wrongful withholding: liable for 2x the amount due
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Mo. Rev. Stat. §535.300 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Missouri attorney for your situation.
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