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Glossary of Commonly Used Missouri Landlord-Tenant Housing Terms
  Housing  Terms  - Revised June 2013.   ABANDONMENT: Refers to a situation where a tenant leaves or moves out of a rental unit with no intention to return. Abandonment procedure is governed by Section 441.065 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.    ABANDONED PROPERTY:  Personal belongings left in a rental unit by a tenant after moving out, and for which a tenant has no intention to retrieve.  
Foreclosure of A Rental Unit
What if My Landlord Loses the Property I Rent Through Foreclosure? Do I have rights? 
Sale of the Unit You Rent
What if My Landlord Sells the Property I Rent?   Normally, if you have a written lease with your landlord, and your landlord sells the property, the new owner is bound to the lease you signed with your former landlord.  The new owner cannot change any of the lease terms, including the amount of rent you pay, without your permission.  
Abandonment
What Rules Does My Landlord Have to Follow Before Claiming My Rental Unit Abandoned?  
Repair and Deduct
What is Repair and Deduct? Repair and deduct is a legal remedy that allows some tenants to deduct from the tenant’s rent the cost of repairs made to a rental property. If your landlord does not correct housing code violations that negatively affect the habitability, sanitation or security of your home, in some cases you may repair the problem yourself and deduct the cost of the repair from your rent.   My landlord won’t make repairs to my unit, do I have the right to repair and deduct?
Repairs to a Rental Unit
Is a Tenant Entitled to a Safe Rental Unit?  
Landlord-Tenant Duties and Rights
What Rights and Duties do Landlords and Tenants Have?    Federal, state, and local laws govern the duties and rights of landlords and tenants.  Additional agreements in the lease may impose other duties or rights.  If you fail to perform your duties under the law or the lease, your landlord may use your failure to perform as a reason to evict you.  If your landlord breaks the lease, you may have the right to sue your landlord or leave the home before the lease ends.   General Tenant Duties:
Security Deposits
What is a Security Deposit?  A security deposit is a payment required by a landlord from a tenant.  It is paid to cover the possible expense of any repairs which the landlord may have make after a tenant moves out for damages to the rental unit greater than normal “wear and tear." 
Leases
What Is a Lease? A lease is an agreement to rent a house or apartment made between a tenant and a landlord.  A lease is both a contract (an agreement between two or more parties) and a conveyance (a transfer of a property interest). A lease can be oral (spoken) or written.  A lease term (length) can last for any period of time, including month-to-month, year-to-year, or a definite period of time (e.g., one year).  A lease for more than one year must be in writing.  
Tips Before You Rent
Finding a safe and affordable place to rent takes time.  Below are some important factors to consider:  PLANNING AHEAD 
Results 181 - 190 of 445. To narrow results enter search keywords or select filters.
Glossary of Commonly Used Missouri Landlord-Tenant Housing Terms
  Housing  Terms  - Revised June 2013.   ABANDONMENT: Refers to a situation where a tenant leaves or moves out of a rental unit with no intention to return. Abandonment procedure is governed by Section 441.065 of the Missouri Revised Statutes.    ABANDONED PROPERTY:  Personal belongings left in a rental unit by a tenant after moving out, and for which a tenant has no intention to retrieve.  
Foreclosure of A Rental Unit
What if My Landlord Loses the Property I Rent Through Foreclosure? Do I have rights? 
Sale of the Unit You Rent
What if My Landlord Sells the Property I Rent?   Normally, if you have a written lease with your landlord, and your landlord sells the property, the new owner is bound to the lease you signed with your former landlord.  The new owner cannot change any of the lease terms, including the amount of rent you pay, without your permission.  
Abandonment
What Rules Does My Landlord Have to Follow Before Claiming My Rental Unit Abandoned?  
Repair and Deduct
What is Repair and Deduct? Repair and deduct is a legal remedy that allows some tenants to deduct from the tenant’s rent the cost of repairs made to a rental property. If your landlord does not correct housing code violations that negatively affect the habitability, sanitation or security of your home, in some cases you may repair the problem yourself and deduct the cost of the repair from your rent.   My landlord won’t make repairs to my unit, do I have the right to repair and deduct?
Repairs to a Rental Unit
Is a Tenant Entitled to a Safe Rental Unit?  
Landlord-Tenant Duties and Rights
What Rights and Duties do Landlords and Tenants Have?    Federal, state, and local laws govern the duties and rights of landlords and tenants.  Additional agreements in the lease may impose other duties or rights.  If you fail to perform your duties under the law or the lease, your landlord may use your failure to perform as a reason to evict you.  If your landlord breaks the lease, you may have the right to sue your landlord or leave the home before the lease ends.   General Tenant Duties:
Security Deposits
What is a Security Deposit?  A security deposit is a payment required by a landlord from a tenant.  It is paid to cover the possible expense of any repairs which the landlord may have make after a tenant moves out for damages to the rental unit greater than normal “wear and tear." 
Leases
What Is a Lease? A lease is an agreement to rent a house or apartment made between a tenant and a landlord.  A lease is both a contract (an agreement between two or more parties) and a conveyance (a transfer of a property interest). A lease can be oral (spoken) or written.  A lease term (length) can last for any period of time, including month-to-month, year-to-year, or a definite period of time (e.g., one year).  A lease for more than one year must be in writing.  
Tips Before You Rent
Finding a safe and affordable place to rent takes time.  Below are some important factors to consider:  PLANNING AHEAD