Missouri Security Deposit Return

Summary

In Missouri, landlords are required to return a tenants security deposit within 30 days from the date the tenant vacates the property. If a landlord withholds any portion of the deposit, they must provide an itemized list of damages and actual receipts for repairs, not just estimates, to justify the withheld amount.

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If a landlord withholds a partial amount and reimburses the tenant remaining amount of money, does the landlord have to provide receipts or some proof of the dollar amount withheld? Also can a landlord use repair estimates as proof of upcoming repairs.
In Missouri:
- A landlord must provide an itemized list of damages and the cost of repairs when withholding any part of the security deposit.
- Actual receipts are typically required, not just estimates, to justify withheld amounts and must be provided to the tenant.
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