Free Missouri Residential Lease Agreement Templates

A generic Missouri residential lease agreement form is a legal contract between the Landlord and Tenant for renting a property for one-year or more. Includes new Landlord Tenant Laws 2025 and required state deposit forms.

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Last updated March 7th, 2025

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A generic Missouri residential lease agreement form is a legal contract between the Landlord and Tenant for renting a property for one-year or more. Includes new Landlord Tenant Laws 2025 and required state deposit forms.

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Required Disclosure Forms 2025

    • Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form & EPA Pamphlet – For all residential properties built prior to 1978 and include the “Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home” EPA Pamphlet. [1]
    • Notice of Rental Property Registration – If the property is registered with local authority then the Landlord must disclose this with the Tenant. [2]
    • Notice of Rights and Remedies (Security Deposit) – This disclosure must be in the lease agreement or attached as an addendum. [3]
    • Mold Disclosure (optional) – Landlords must disclose to Tenants if there is any presence of mold. [4]
    • Pest Control Disclosure – Must include if the property has been treated with any pest control pesticides and any known material facts. [5]
    • Non-Refundable Fees – Must disclosure any of these fees (cleaning/pet fees)
    • Methamphetamine Production – Must disclose if the property was used for methamphetamine production. [6]
    • Property Contact Information (Missouri Landlord-Tenant Act (RSMo. § 441.050)) – The names and mailing address where notices can be sent. [7]
    • Smoking Policy (optional) – Provide Tenant with the rules on smoking and the areas where it is aloud and not aloud. Must follow the Missouri State Clean Indoor Air Law Missouri State Clean Indoor Air Law. [8]

Landlord Tenant Law

Landlord:

  • Must keep the rental property habitable.
  • Fix any wear and tear repairs and make the payments for them.
  • Cannot turn off the water, electricity, or gas.
  • Apportion Charges (Effective 8/28/2025) – Landlords can charge Tenants for water and sewer utility service. (HB 1488)
  • Give Tenants written notice if the Landlord changes to a different one.
  • Cannot discriminate and comply with the Missouri Human Rights Act and the Federal Fair Housing Act.
  • Landlords can refuse / discriminate certain Tenants who use a voucher (federal housing assistance). (House Bill 959)
  • Landlords in Missouri in 2025, can now charge any amount for security deposits and are not limited to two-months rent. (Senate Bill No. 507)

Tenant:

  • Make rent payments on the date agreed to in the residential lease agreement contract.
  • Care for the property and refrain from damaging the property.
  • Dispose of any waste/garbage/recycling.
  • Only can sublet or have additional roommates if the Landlord gives written permission.

Landlord Tenant Law Source: ago.mo.gov/

Sources

  1. epa.gov
  2. SENATE BILL NO. 300
  3. § 535.300. Security deposits
  4. health.mo.gov
  5. § 339.730. (C)
  6. § 441.236. Disclosure of Methamphetamine Production
  7. § 535.185
  8. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Sample Missouri Residential Lease Agreement 

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