Independence, MO local landlord rules
State law also applies. See Missouri landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rental licensing / registration | In Independence, a landlord needs a business license from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 4.15.004). |
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Rental licensing / registration
In Independence, a landlord needs a business license from the city before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 4.15.004). Code text: "No person shall allow to be occupied, offer for rent, rent to another for occupancy or let for occupancy any rental dwelling unless the owner has first obtained a valid business license issued in accordance with Chapter 5 of the City Code."
Verified Source: Independence, MO Code of Ordinances § 4.15.004 · last checked 2026-10-16
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