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MO HB1330

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/4/2015

Primary Sponsor

Gary Cross

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Missouri law (Section 535.300) to explicitly allow landlords and tenants to agree in the rental agreement on specific amounts or fees for cleaning services (carpet, flooring, walls, windows) required to restore the premises to its original condition

  • Maintains existing security deposit cap at two months' rent maximum

  • Requires landlords to return the security deposit or provide an itemized list of damages within 30 days of tenancy termination

  • Tenants may recover up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld if a landlord improperly retains security deposit funds

  • Pet deposits remain excluded from the definition of "security deposit" under this section

Legislative Description

Specifies that a landlord and tenant can include a provision in the rental agreement regarding agreed upon fees for certain cleaning services

Last Action

Second read and referred: Senate Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections(S)

5/5/2015

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws4/2/2015
Emerging Issues3/17/2015

Full Bill Text

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