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MO HB2283
Bill
Status
4/1/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gail McCann Beatty
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AI Summary
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Limits security deposits to a maximum of two months' rent.
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Requires landlords to return the full security deposit or provide a written itemized list of damages within 30 days of tenancy termination.
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Restricts landlord withholding of security deposits to: unpaid rent, restoring the unit to its original condition (ordinary wear and tear excepted), or compensating for damages from inadequate notice to terminate tenancy.
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Requires landlords to provide tenants written notice of inspection timing and allows tenants the right to be present at the inspection.
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Entitles tenants to recover not more than twice the amount of any wrongfully withheld security deposit as damages.
Legislative Description
Requires the court to award a tenant whose landlord has wrongfully withheld the tenant's security deposit twice the amount that was wrongfully withheld
Last Action
Referred: Judiciary(H)
5/16/2014