Missouri rental inspection report template

Missouri rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

• After the rental agreement ends, the landlord gives the tenant or their representative reasonable written notice, at the last known address or in person, of the date and time of the inspection that decides what is withheld from the deposit, and holds it at a reasonable timeRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.5 · Missouri Attorney General, Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law (Security Deposit)
• The tenant has the right to be present at the move-out inspection at the date and time the landlord setsRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.5 · Missouri Attorney General, Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law (Security Deposit)
• Within 30 days after the tenancy ends, the landlord returns the full deposit, or gives the tenant a written itemized list of the damages it is withheld for along with the balance; mailing them to the tenant's last known address compliesRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.3 · Missouri Attorney General, Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law (Security Deposit)
• For the unit's condition, the landlord may withhold only what is reasonably necessary to restore it to its condition at the start of the tenancy, ordinary wear and tear excepted; the other reasons allowed are unpaid rent and loss from a tenant not giving adequate noticeRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.4 · Missouri Attorney General, Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law (Security Deposit)
• Carpet cleaning can come out of the deposit only where the rental agreement sets the amounts or fees and tells the tenant they may be liable for carpet cleaning beyond ordinary wear and tear; the landlord gives a receipt for the actual cost within 30 days after the tenancy endsRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.4 (2)
• A tenant whose deposit is wrongfully withheld recovers twice the amount wrongfully withheldRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.6 · Missouri Attorney General, Missouri's Landlord-Tenant Law (Security Deposit)
• The deposit does not cap the landlord's claim: actual damages above it can still be recovered, and the tenant may not apply the deposit in place of rentRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.7
• A deposit for a pet is not a security deposit under these rulesRevised Statutes of Missouri s. 535.300.8

What is in it

• Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
• Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
• KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
• BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
• BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
• Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
• Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
• Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
• Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 9, 2026. Read the full Missouri rental inspection report requirements.