SB 1684: Creates the "Missouri Residential Sale Leaseback Protection" act

Official summary

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SB 1684 - This act creates the "Missouri Residential Sale Leaseback Protection" act, which regulates sale leasebacks. A sale leaseback is defined as a transaction or series of transactions in which a seller sells residential real estate that is or was the seller's residence to another party and, as a condition of the sale, or as part of the same or a related transaction, enters into a lease or rental agreement to remain in or re-occupy the property. In any sale leaseback transaction, a buyer is required to provide the seller with certain disclosures, described in detail in the act, alerting the seller of the nature of the transaction and advising them of certain actions they may wish to take. The disclosure must be provided to the seller not more than 10 days and not less than 3 business days before the execution of any sale leaseback agreement, and the disclosure shall be signed by both the seller and the buyer concurrently with the execution of the sale leaseback agreement. A seller who is party to a sale leaseback agreement has the right to cancel any such agreement prior to the transfer of title, but in no event earlier than thirty days after execution of the sale leaseback agreement, without penalty. Violation of this act is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 per violation. The Attorney General is permitted to enforce this act by bringing a cause of action seeking injunctive relief, civil penalties, and restitution. A seller is also permitted to bring a civil action if harmed by a violation of this act. A seller may recover actual damages, statutory damages up to $10,000, attorneys' fees and costs, and any equitable or injunctive relief. This act may not be waived or modified by agreement of any party. This is substantially similar to provisions in in the truly agreed to SS/SB 834 (2026), the truly agreed to CCS/HCS/SS/SCS/SB 973 (2026), the truly agreed to SS/HB 2636 (2026), and the perfected SS/SCS/SB 1001 (2026). SCOTT SVAGERA

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 16, 2026Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
2. February 19, 2026S First Read