Missouri rental housing bills

What it would do: Classifies single-family homes leased for less than thirty consecutive days as residential property for tax purposes, but only up to fifteen such properties per owner or business entity, excluding larger short-term rental portfolios from residential classification.

What it would do: Allows landlords to separately meter and bill tenants for water and sewer usage, or allocate charges using mathematical formulas, provided they disclose billing methods in advance and do not charge tenants more than the utility charges them.

What it would do: Creates the Missouri Residential Sale Leaseback Protection Act requiring buyers to provide sellers with specific disclosures at least fourteen calendar days before execution, with a thirty-day waiting period before title transfer. Also creates the Uniform Mortgage Modification Act establishing that mortgage modifications continue to secure obligations, retain priority, and are not novations.

What it would do: Prohibits political subdivisions from requiring owners of residential property to license, register, or obtain certification for such property when rented or offered for rent. Does not apply to commercial property.

What it would do: Modifies the definition of residential property to clarify that a single family home leased for less than thirty consecutive days is classified only as residential property and does not constitute transient housing for property tax purposes.

What it would do: Prohibits counties and cities from enacting ordinances that prevent landlords from refusing tenants with federal housing assistance, using income-qualifying methods or credit checks, requesting criminal records, limiting security deposits, or requiring right of first refusal.

What it would do: Makes landlords liable for damages to tenants if premises contain conditions materially affecting health and safety, including mold, deteriorating floors, sewage backup, roof leaks, or pest infestation, and the landlord fails to begin remediation within thirty days of written notice.

What it would do: Prohibits political subdivisions from penalizing residents, tenants, or landlords for requesting law enforcement or emergency services for abuse victims, crime victims, or emergencies. Allows civil action for damages, attorney's fees, and equitable relief if violated.

What it would do: Establishes tenant rights for purpose-built student housing including habitable living spaces, timely repairs, and lease exit rights upon change in academic status. Requires leases to include transparency on deposits, fees, academic and essential services, and requires landlords to provide a state-created informational flyer.

What it would do: Authorizes cities of the third classification operating under the city manager form of government to impose a transient guest tax not exceeding five percent on lodging establishment rooms and short-term rental charges, subject to voter approval, with proceeds used solely for tourism promotion.

What it would do: Requires owners, sellers, landlords, or transferors to disclose in writing to lessees, purchasers, or transferees if premises are or were contaminated with radioactive or hazardous material, provided they have knowledge from government agency communication. Failure to disclose is a class A misdemeanor and allows lessees to terminate leases at no cost.

What it would do: Caps rental application fees at fifteen dollars and requires landlords to use fees only to cover processing costs, remit unused portions within twenty calendar days, and provide receipts to prospective tenants.

What it would do: Creates a senior tenant bill of rights requiring landlords who lease to individuals sixty years or older to provide written leases, maintain habitable properties, disclose all fees, and follow state rent increase guidelines. Establishes complaint procedures through adult protective services.

What it would do: Limits residential rent increases on lease renewals starting January 1, 2027, to the lesser of seven percent plus annual CPI or ten percent per twelve-month period, requires ninety days' notice with specified details, and exempts newly constructed units, substantially rehabilitated units, nonprofit subsidized housing, and delinquent tenants.

What it would do: Establishes occupancy limits of two persons per bedroom in dwelling units, modifies month-to-month tenancy termination procedures, adds protections against landlord retaliation for tenant complaints or organizing, and allows landlords to recover possession and remove property after judgment with law enforcement acknowledgment.

What it would do: Prohibits landlords from evicting tenants who are veterans unless the premises is being used for illegal conduct as described in section 441.020. Defines veteran as someone honorably separated from U.S. Armed Forces after at least six months active duty or reserve/National Guard service.

What it would do: Requires owners, sellers, landlords, or transferors to disclose in writing to prospective lessees, purchasers, or transferees if premises are or were contaminated with radioactive or hazardous material, based on empirically supported knowledge. Failure to disclose is a class A misdemeanor. Requires state agencies to notify current residents of contamination within thirty days.

What it would do: Prohibits denying tenancy or evicting applicants, tenants, or lessees based on being victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking if they provide documentation. Allows victims to remove perpetrators from rental agreements and requires landlords to change locks within 24 hours upon request.

What it would do: Requires buyers in residential sale leaseback transactions to provide sellers with a specific disclosure on a single page in boldface, give sellers at least three business days before agreement execution, and prohibit title transfer for thirty days after execution. Grants sellers the right to cancel without penalty before title transfer and provides civil remedies for violations.

What it would do: Allows landlords to charge tenants separately for water and sewer usage using individual meters or mathematical formulas, with disclosure requirements, and permits reasonable administrative and late fees, provided total charges do not exceed what the landlord pays the utility.

What it would do: Establishes definitions and rights for purpose-built student housing renters, including habitable living spaces, timely repairs, and protection against discrimination. Requires leases to include transparent fees, conflict resolution procedures, academic and essential services, and lease modification options for changes in academic status.

What it would do: Requires landlords to offer tenants the option to report positive rental payment information to consumer reporting agencies, with offers made at lease signing and annually thereafter for leases entered after February 1, 2026, and allows landlords to charge a fee not exceeding ten dollars per month or actual cost.