Deadline30 days
Measured from termination of the tenancy.
If withholdingWritten itemization + balance
Mailing to the tenant’s last known address can satisfy the subsection.
Do not confuse move-out with termination
If the tenant physically leaves before the legal tenancy ends, confirm the actual termination date before calculating the statutory 30-day period.
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.