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Landlords cannot refuse to sell, rent, sublease or otherwise make housing available based on a renter's race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status or national origin. Landlords also cannot charge some individuals higher rent or falsely state that housing is not available for discriminatory reasons.

Need Help? HUD handles complaints about housing discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing and many other issues. For additional local resources, you can also contact a housing counseling agency.

Tenants can sue landlords in small claims court for the return of their deposit, up to a dollar amount of $5,000. See Filing a Security Deposit Lawsuit in Missouri Small Claims Court for advice for tenants filing suit.

Unlawful eviction is any attempt by the landlord to evict a tenant without a court order. Only a judge can order a tenant to move. Illegal ?self-help? evictions may include the landlord changing your locks, threatening you or engaging in physical violence against you, or removing your personal property.

1. You must notify the landlord of your intent to repair at the landlord's expense unless he repairs the problem. 2. Your landlord must fail to repair or correct the problem within 14 days after being notified, or as promptly as required in case of emergency.

Landlord harassment is considered any act by a landlord that interferes with the tenant's use and enjoyment of the property. This includes, but is not limited to, making threats, changing the locks without notice, entering the property without notice, or turning off the utilities.