Bill > HB253

This bill adds a new section to Missouri law that defines landlord responsibilities for addressing health and safety hazards in rental properties. Specifically, the bill defines "pests" broadly to include various insects, arthropods, and rodents, and establishes that landlords are liable for damages if they fail to begin remedying serious property conditions within 30 days after receiving written notice from a tenant. These conditions include hazardous mold, rotting floors, sewage backup, roof leaks, and pest infestations that could materially affect the tenant's health and safety. The landlord would be responsible for covering health care costs related to these unaddressed conditions. After completing remediation, the landlord must have the premises inspected by a licensed inspector to confirm that the health and safety hazards have been properly corrected. The bill aims to protect tenants by providing a clear mechanism for addressing potentially dangerous living conditions and holding landlords accountable for maintaining habitable rental properties.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB253&year=2025&code=R