MO HB 13: HB 13 2026 R
Missouri HB 13 proposes new eviction rules requiring just cause for termination, 30-day notice for nonpayment, and relocation assistance for no-fault evictions. It also limits security deposits to one month's rent and prohibits source-of-income discrimination.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 16, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Missouri should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective date upon passage (likely August 28, 2026, if passed). Monitor legislative progress.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Landlords must have just cause to evict, provide 30-day notice for nonpayment, offer relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, cap security deposits at one month's rent, and cannot discriminate based on source of income.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, affordable-housing operators in Missouri
What you must do
Review and update lease agreements, eviction procedures, and tenant screening policies to comply with new just cause, notice, deposit, and non-discrimination requirements.
Deadline
Effective date upon passage (likely August 28, 2026, if passed). Monitor legislative progress.
Source: https://documents.house.mo.gov/xml/261-HB13.xml
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