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Applying for a place
What they can ask for in Missouri
How big can the deposit be?
Max 2 months' rent.
Within 30 days after you move out, they must return it or list damages.
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“A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit in excess of two months' rent …”
Can my city limit tenant screening?
No. Cities and counties can't restrict what landlords check.
That covers income rules, credit, eviction and criminal history, and housing assistance. Local rules may still protect veterans' benefits.
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“Restricts a landlord's ability to use or consider income-qualifying methods, credit scores, credit reports, eviction or property damage history, or criminal history, according to such landlord's own customarily applied criteria …”
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- Get free legal helpFree help with your situation.Missouri Legal Services
Information about the law, not legal advice.