General information, not legal advice. Landlord-tenant rules change, and cities and counties can add their own. Check the current statute and local ordinances, and talk to a licensed attorney before you act.
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The short version
- Missouri generally has no single homeowner association statute; condominiums follow the Uniform Condominium Act, and most other associations are nonprofit corporations governed by their recorded declarations.
Missouri does not have a single homeowner association act. Condominiums follow the Uniform Condominium Act, and most other associations operate under their governing documents and the nonprofit corporation law.
Missouri hoa laws at a glance
| Rule | Missouri | Law |
|---|---|---|
| Governing law | Missouri generally has no single homeowner association statute; condominiums follow the Uniform Condominium Act, and most other associations are nonprofit corporations governed by their recorded declarations. | Uniform Condominium Act (RSMo chapter 448) and Nonprofit Corporation Law (RSMo chapter 355) |
The governing law
Association rules come in layers: state law first, then the declaration, the bylaws and finally board rules. A rule that conflicts with a higher layer usually fails.
Governing law. Missouri generally has no single homeowner association statute; condominiums follow the Uniform Condominium Act, and most other associations are nonprofit corporations governed by their recorded declarations. (Uniform Condominium Act (RSMo chapter 448) and Nonprofit Corporation Law (RSMo chapter 355))
Records
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Board meetings
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Assessments, liens and collections
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Rental restrictions
We could not confirm a statewide rule here. Check your county court or a local attorney.
Mistakes to avoid
- Holding board decisions without the notice owners are entitled to.
- Not keeping records ready for owner requests.
- Fining owners without the notice and hearing steps in the governing documents.
- Enforcing rental rules that are not in the recorded documents.
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Verify current law
We last checked these Missouri rules on . Laws change and cities can add their own, so confirm the current text before you rely on it, and talk to a Missouri attorney about your situation.
Laws named on this page
- Uniform Condominium Act (RSMo chapter 448) and Nonprofit Corporation Law (RSMo chapter 355)
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Which law governs HOAs in Missouri?
Missouri generally has no single homeowner association statute; condominiums follow the Uniform Condominium Act, and most other associations are nonprofit corporations governed by their recorded declarations. Source: Uniform Condominium Act (RSMo chapter 448) and Nonprofit Corporation Law (RSMo chapter 355).