When Your Missouri Landlord Ignores Repair Requests: What You Need to Know Living in a rental property comes with the expectation that your home will be safe, healthy, and habitable. In Missouri, landlords have specific responsibilities to maintain their properties, and when they fail to uphold these duties by ignoring repair requests, tenants are left in a difficult position. Understanding your rights and the proper legal steps to take is crucial. This article dives into the specifics of Missouri landlord-tenant law concerning repairs, providing actionable advice for tenants facing a negligent landlord. Missouri's Implied Warranty of Habitability Unlike some states with comprehensive landlord-tenant statutes, Missouri's law regarding the implied warranty of habitability is largely derived from case law, most notably the landmark decision in King v. Moorehead, 495 S.W.2d 65 (Mo. App. 1973). This ruling established that every residential lease in Missouri in...