Statutory damages2× wrongfully withheld
Subject to proving the violation and amount.
Underlying rule§ 535.300
The cap, timing, deduction and inspection facts can all matter.
The remedy is not an automatic calculator output
The existence and amount of wrongful withholding can depend on the termination date, itemization, deductions, evidence and court findings. RentBillCheck surfaces the statute rather than deciding the dispute.
Review the lease and actual condition. Missouri distinguishes ordinary wear from chargeable damage and has a specific carpet-cleaning provision. Educational information only.
Official sources
Missouri Revisor of StatutesRSMo § 535.300 — Security deposits ↗
Current official Missouri statute covering the two-month cap, 30-day return/itemization, permissible withholdings, move-out inspection, carpet-cleaning provision and wrongful-withholding damages.
Missouri Attorney GeneralMissouri Landlord-Tenant Law ↗Official consumer guidance explaining ordinary wear, repairs and Missouri landlord-tenant responsibilities; the linked state publication also summarizes deposit and inspection rules.