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Missouri SCRA / military lease termination

Last reviewed 2026-10-16

SCRA / military lease termination in Missouri

Active-duty members of the U.S. Armed Forces, and full-time Missouri National Guard members, who qualify under subsection 1 (for example, because of orders or discharge) may end a residential lease. They must give the landlord written notice at least 15 days before the termination date, plus a copy of the orders. Code text: "Lessees who qualify to terminate a residential lease agreement pursuant to subsection 1 of this section shall do so by serving the lessor written notice of termination to be effective on a date stated thereon, which shall not be less than fifteen days after the date of such service" (RSMo 41.944.2).

Verified Source: RSMo 41.944.2 · last checked 2026-10-16

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