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Missouri Security Deposit Itemization
After a Missouri tenancy ends, unused deposit money is generally due within 30 days, with an itemized list of lawful deductions (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300). This generator writes that accounting.
- Unused deposit is generally due within 30 days (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300).
- Ordinary wear and tear is not deductible.
- Ask the tenant for a written forwarding address.
Related Missouri documents
- Missouri Security Deposit Receipt. A written record that a security deposit was received. It is not the itemized accounting due after move-out.
- Missouri Move-Out Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-out. Compare it to the move-in list before deducting from the deposit.
- Missouri Move-In Condition Checklist. A condition inventory completed at move-in. It is not a lease.
- Missouri Residential Lease Agreement. A fixed-term residential rental contract built around the property’s state rules.
- Missouri Notice to Vacate. Written notice that a tenancy will end on a stated date. It is not a pay-or-quit, not a court filing, and not a lockout.
Frequently asked questions
Plain-language answers about Missouri deposit itemization papers. LeaseGen.io is not a law firm. Confirm current statutes before anyone signs.
- When must a landlord return a deposit in Missouri?
- A security deposit generally may not exceed two months’ rent (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300). Unused deposit plus an itemized list is generally due within 30 days. Wrongful withholding can cost twice the amount kept. Unused money is generally due within 30 days (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300).
- What can I deduct from a security deposit?
- Lawful deductions usually include unpaid rent, damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and certain cleaning or repair costs allowed by the lease and statute. Itemize each charge.
- What if I have no deductions?
- Return the full deposit within the 30-day window. Send it to the tenant’s forwarding address if you have one.