Missouri Rent increase notice
How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in Missouri?
No Missouri statute sets a notice period for a rent increase. A month-to-month tenancy can be ended by written notice taking effect on a rent-paying date at least one month after the notice is received, so a landlord who wants new terms generally has to give that much notice. Fixed-term leases follow their terms.
Verified Source: RSMo § 441.060.4(1) · last checked 2026-10-23
How this works in Missouri
No Missouri statute sets a notice period for a rent increase. A month-to-month tenancy can be ended by written notice taking effect on a rent-paying date at least one month after the notice is received, so a landlord who wants new terms generally has to give that much notice. Fixed-term leases follow their terms.
Worked example for Missouri
Say rent is paid on the 1st and your month-to-month tenant receives your written notice on May 20, 2026. The first rent date at least one month later is July 1, 2026, so that is the earliest date the new terms could practically start. A fixed-term lease keeps its rent until the term says otherwise.
Missouri timelines and limits
| Statutory increase notice | None found |
|---|---|
| Month-to-month | Notice effective on a rent date at least one month after receipt |
| Fixed term | Follows the lease |
Missouri FAQ
How much notice is needed to raise rent in Missouri?
No statute sets one. For month-to-month, a landlord generally has to give the one-month termination notice.
Can I raise rent during a fixed-term lease?
Fixed-term leases follow their terms.
How is a Missouri month-to-month tenancy ended?
By written notice taking effect on a rent-paying date at least one month after the notice is received.
Sources for this section: RSMo § 441.060.4(1) (checked 2026-10-23)
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