HB 2449 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Prohibits a landlord from evicting a tenant who is a veteran unless illegal conduct occurs on the premises

This bill prohibits landlords in Missouri from evicting tenants who are veterans unless illegal conduct occurs on the rental property. It defines a veteran as a state resident who served honorably for at least six months or completed six years in the reserves, with specific exceptions for those released due to service-connected disabilities or government reductions in force. The law creates a special protection for these tenants by making eviction illegal under normal circumstances, effectively requiring proof of criminal activity before a landlord can proceed with removal. This measure directly affects both property owners and military veterans living in Missouri by adding an extra layer of security to their tenancy.
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Introduced Jan 17, 2024 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Yolonda Fountain-Henderson
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