If a renter signs a contract saying they will fix the building, that does not mean they have to rebuild it if it burns down — unless the contract specifically says so. Also, if a fire accidentally starts in a renter's home, that person is not responsible for paying for the damage it causes.
441.010. or contract of to repair — effect of. — No covenant or contract to repair shall impose upon a tenant the to rebuild or repair any building destroyed by fire without the , or of such tenant, his agents or servants, during the of the term for which such building was leased or let, unless such tenant shall specially covenant or contract to rebuild or repair, in case of the destruction or damage of such building by fire; and no , suit or shall be maintained or against any tenant or other person, in whose house or apartment any fire shall accidentally begin or take place; nor shall any be made by such person for any damage thereby, any law, custom or usage to the contrary .
(RSMo 1939 § 3014)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2627; 1919 § 6921; 1909 § 7924
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