Tenant Rights

Know your rights as a renter

If you rent your home in Missouri, the law gives you important protections — including the right to safe, habitable housing and protection from illegal eviction.

Our Eviction Defense Team attends the landlord-tenant docket every Thursday, talks with tenants by phone to build action plans, and runs community workshops on tenants' rights.

Common tenant problems

Your landlord won't make repairs, is trying to evict you, is keeping your deposit, or your home is unlivable. Use our toolkits and forms below, or reach out for help.

Facing eviction?

Eviction moves fast. As soon as you receive court papers, get help — you may qualify for representation.

Tenant self-help guides

• Being sued by your landlord
• Want your deposit back?
• How to protect yourself
• Your home is unlivable

Tenant Problem Solver

Not sure where to start? Answer a few questions and our Tenant Problem Solver will point you to the right toolkit and next steps — without leaving this page.