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Cal. Civ. Code § 441.005

Definitions

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

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 441.005
Except as otherwise provided, when used in chapter 534, chapter 535, or this chapter, the following terms mean:

(1) "Landlord", the owner or lessor of the premises or a person authorized by the owner to exercise any aspect of the management of the premises;

(2) "Lease", a written or oral agreement for the use or possession of premises;

(3) "Lessee", any person who leases premises from another to the exclusion of others during the rental or lease period and who is obligated to pay rent;

(4) "Premises", land, tenements, condominium or cooperative units, air rights and all other types of real property leased under the terms of a rental agreement, including any facilities and appurtenances, to such premises, and any grounds, areas and facilities held out for the use of tenants generally or the use of which is promised to the tenant. "Premises" include structures, fixed or mobile, temporary or permanent, vessels, manufactured homes as defined in section 700.010, mobile trailer homes and vehicles which are used or intended for use primarily as a dwelling or as a place for commercial or industrial operations or storage;

(5) "Rent", a stated payment for the temporary possession or use of a house, land or other real property, made at fixed intervals by a tenant or lessee to a landlord;

(6) "Tenant", a person who occupies the premises with the landlord's consent.
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Plain English

Missouri Revised Statutes § 441.005 establishes the official definitions that apply throughout Missouri's landlord-tenant statutes, including chapters 441, 534, and 535. The provision broadly defines key terms such as 'landlord,' 'tenant,' 'lease,' 'premises,' 'rent,' and 'lessee,' setting the conceptual boundaries for how those words are interpreted in related laws. Notably, 'premises' is defined expansively to include not just traditional real property but also manufactured homes, mobile homes, vessels, and structures used as dwellings or for commercial purposes.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 441.005, a 'landlord' includes not only the property owner but also any person the owner authorizes to manage any aspect of the premises, meaning property managers and agents may carry the same legal responsibilities as owners under Missouri's landlord-tenant chapters. Compliant operators generally ensure that anyone acting on their behalf understands they may be treated as a 'landlord' for purposes of chapters 441, 534, and 535. Because 'premises' is defined broadly, operators of manufactured home communities, mobile trailer parks, and similar facilities should be aware that these definitions likely apply to their operations as well.

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

For Tenants

Section § 441.005 defines a 'tenant' as anyone occupying premises with the landlord's consent, which means occupants in a wide range of housing situations—including manufactured homes and mobile units—may have rights and protections under Missouri's landlord-tenant statutes. Understanding how these foundational definitions apply can be important when evaluating whether a particular living arrangement falls under the protections of chapters 441, 534, or 535. Tenants who are uncertain whether their situation is covered by these definitions may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.

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

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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 700.010
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.650
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.650
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.130
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.240
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.280
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.240
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.250
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.280
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.290
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.510
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.570
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.590
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.630
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.570
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.570
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.640
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.530
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.750
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.770
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.830
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.750
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.750
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.820
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060

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=441.005
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