A Missouri eviction notice, completed by landlords, initiates the eviction process by adhering to state laws, specifying the reason for eviction, and providing tenants with a legal response or relocation timeframe. This document must include basic details such as the eviction reason and deadlines, potentially leading to court proceedings if not resolved.
Use this notice for tenants who haven't paid rent.
Issue this notice to tenants for lease violations, granting ten days to fix issues or vacate. Failure to comply may lead to eviction.
Use this letter to end a month-to-month tenancy with a 30-day notice.
In Missouri, eviction lawsuits are governed by Chapters 441 and 535 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
The eviction process in Missouri begins when the landlord provides written notice to the tenant. The notice should indicate the reason for the eviction and any applicable compliance deadline.
If the tenant doesn’t pay the owed rent, the landlord can proceed by filing a Petition for Rent and Possession. They must file this petition specifically at the circuit court in the county where the real property is located. If the tenant is being evicted for non-compliance, the landlord should file an unlawful detainer action. The landlord is generally responsible for ensuring the tenant is adequately served with the complaint and summons.
The landlord and tenant attend the hearing, and the court issues a judgment. If the decision favors the landlord, the tenant has ten days to appeal. After this time has elapsed, the landlord can apply for a writ of possession. Each county uses its own form for a writ of possession. This document gives the sheriff the legal authority to remove a tenant from the property physically.
Once you receive an approved writ of possession, you can send this document to the sheriff’s office, and the tenant can be physically removed from the property. ► LEARN MORE
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