Hannibal, MO local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Missouri landlord-tenant law.
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| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | In Hannibal, a landlord needs a certificate of occupancy from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 7-296). |
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Rental licensing / registration
In Hannibal, a landlord needs a certificate of occupancy from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 7-296). Code text: "(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to conduct or operate or cause to be inhabited either as owner, occupant, agent or manager within the city, any non-owned occupied dwelling units used for human habitation without having first obtained a certificate of occupancy permit as provided in this division."
Verified Source: Hannibal, MO Code of Ordinances § 7-296 · last checked 2026-10-16
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