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Cal. Civ. Code § 407.130

Assessment of court costs

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Verified 10/14/2026 · Next check 10/21/2026
effective 10/14/2026MissouriLease Requirements

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 407.130
In any action brought under the provisions of section 407.100, the attorney general is entitled to recover as costs, in addition to normal court costs, the cost of the investigation and prosecution of any action to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
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Plain English

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.130, when the attorney general brings an enforcement action under § 407.100 of Missouri's consumer protection statutes, the state may recover more than just standard court filing fees. The court can award the attorney general the full costs of investigating and prosecuting the case as part of the judgment. This means the financial burden of enforcement can be shifted to the party found to have violated the law.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners and managers operating in Missouri should be aware that § 407.130 gives the attorney general the ability to seek reimbursement for investigation and prosecution costs—on top of ordinary court costs—in any enforcement action brought under § 407.100. Compliant operators generally maintain transparent business practices and accurate records that reduce the risk of triggering a state investigation in the first place. Understanding that enforcement actions can carry significant cost exposure beyond any underlying penalty is part of operating responsibly under Missouri's consumer protection framework.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 407.130 strengthens the state's hand in consumer protection enforcement by allowing the attorney general to recover investigation and prosecution costs in actions filed under § 407.100, making it more financially viable for the state to pursue violations. Tenants who believe a landlord has engaged in unlawful practices covered by Missouri's consumer protection statutes may consider contacting the Missouri Attorney General's Office, which has the authority to investigate and bring such actions. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand whether a situation may fall within the scope of these provisions and what reporting options are generally available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated October 14, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.100

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.010
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.130
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.100
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.040
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.010
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.130
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.040
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.070
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.040
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.040
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.040
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.040
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.110
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.100
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.100
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.010
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.130
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.100
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.100
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.130

Related Rules

§ 244.280
Tenant to be given copy of lease
§ 151.35
SEVERABILITY
§ 165.12
SEVERABILITY

Source Information

Source:https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=407.130
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