Renter Tips — My Tenant Rights

Missouri Eviction Record Sealing: No Statute, Use the Tender Rule

Missouri has no eviction sealing law. Paying rent and costs on judgment day stops the case, and you have 10 days to set aside a default.

Mississippi has no eviction sealing law. Paying a rent judgment by the move-out date stops removal; the 7-year FCRA limit governs screening.

Minnesota courts can fully expunge eviction cases: mandatory for dismissals, tenant wins and agreements, discretionary in the interests of justice.

Michigan has no eviction sealing law yet. Learn the MCR 8.119(I) motion standard, the 28-day rental assistance stay, and how to fix screening errors.

Since May 2025, Massachusetts tenants can petition to seal eviction records. Dismissed and no-fault cases qualify anytime; others wait 4 or 7 years.

Maryland shields unpaid-rent cases with no possession judgment within 60 days. If you lost, petition after redeeming and waiting 12 months.

Maine doesn’t seal eviction files, but 4 M.R.S. 9-C keeps dismissed, agreed and 3-year-old cases off remote court access. How it works.

Louisiana has no eviction sealing law. Clerks may destroy files after 10 years; FCRA caps reporting at 7. Your hardship statement right explained.

Kentucky has no eviction sealing law, and KRS 383.250 keeps every file open. A 2026 bill stalled. Here is how to protect your rental record.

Since July 2026, Kansas tenants can expunge an eviction 3 years after judgment if any debt is paid. Free filing, 30-day objection window.