Deadlines & Notice Periods in Missouri
Key timelines for tenant actions under MO law. Missing a deadline can forfeit your rights — verify dates with a local attorney.
Jurisdictional stack
- state Missouri — viewing
- federal United States
Deadlines for Missouri include the layers above. The federal layer (FHA, § 504, VAWA, SCRA) carries its own filing deadlines (typically 1 year for HUD complaints; 2 years for FHA private actions); the state layer governs landlord-tenant timelines like deposit returns and notice-to-cure periods.
Habitability Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri precedent treats 14 days as the floor for 'reasonable time' | 14 days | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500 | Prerequisite for filing |
Repair Maintenance Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo | 14 days | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.234 | Prerequisite for filing |
Security Deposit Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord must return security deposit | 30 days after tenancy ends | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300 |