MISSOURI LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

MISSOURI LANDLORD AND TENANT LAW KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!

LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES MISSOURI HABITABILITY TERMINATION / EVICTION • Repairs / Upkeep • Notice for Termination • Not turn off Utilities • Notice for Rent Increase DEPOSIT • Return of Deposit • Repairs for Wear & Tear • Notice of Inspection • No Eviction without Court Order • Notice for Personal Property

TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES MISSOURI • Pay Rent • Honor Lease Terms • Not Damage Property • Dispose of Garbage • No Additional Occupants • Not Sublease without Consent

COLUMBIA OCCUPANCY ORDINANCE Occupancy Limitations • 3 Unrelated People (R-1) • 4 Unrelated People What is a “family” for the purpose of this law?

TENANT EMPOWERMENT • Know your Rights • Inspection • Documentation • Communication • Self-Repairs • Written Leases & Agreements • COMO Complaint Form • Mid Mo Legal Services

RESOURCES • Missouri AG Landlord-Tenant Handbook • https: //ago. mo. gov/docs/default-source/publications/landlord-tenantlaw. pdf? sfvrsn=4 • COMO Utilities Payment Assistance • https: //www. como. gov/health/human-services/assistance-with-utility-bills/ • COMO LL/Tenant Resources • https: //www. como. gov/community-development/neighborhoods/landlord-and-tenantresources/ • CHA Programs • http: //www. columbiaha. com/services