HOUSE BILL NO. 2917 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE BUSH.
6530H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk
AN ACT To amend chapter 192, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to the senior tenant bill of rights.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the state of Missouri, as follows:
Section A. Chapter 192, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be 2 known as section 192.2160, to read as follows: 192.2160. 1. As used in this section, the term "older adult" includes all 2 individuals sixty years of age or older. 3 2. All landlords who lease property to older adults shall be required to do the 4 following: 5 (1) Provide written lease agreements to older adults before they take possession 6 of the property; 7 (2) Provide written lease agreement renewals at least thirty days prior to the end 8 of the previous lease; 9 (3) Honor all lease terms agreed upon between the landlord and older adult 10 tenant; 11 (4) Maintain properties in a safe, habitable condition; 12 (5) Disclose all fees in the lease and not charge any additional fees; and 13 (6) Ensure rent increases follow clear guidelines established by state laws or 14 regulations and municipal or county ordinances. 15 3. Any individual who suspects a violation of subsection 2 of this section may 16 contact the adult protective services hotline operated by the department of health and
EXPLANATION — Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HB 2917 2
17 senior services. The department shall assist with filing formal complaints, referrals to 18 legal aid, and guidance on tenant rights. ✔
Statutes affected: