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Eviction Notice Requirements in Missouri

In Missouri, a landlord must demand unpaid rent before filing for rent and possession (no fixed waiting period), may give 10 days' notice to vacate for lease violations, and must give one month's written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Missouri at a glance

Notice for unpaid rent
No fixed period
No statutory notice period; a demand for rent is required before filing a rent-and-possession action
Notice for a lease violation
10 days
10-day notice to vacate for breach of written lease conditions (no statutory cure)
Ending a month-to-month tenancy
30 days
One month's written notice ending on a rent-paying date

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The rules in Missouri

How much notice does a landlord have to give for unpaid rent in Missouri?

Missouri rule: No statutory notice period; a demand for rent is required before filing a rent-and-possession action.

How much notice is required to evict for a lease violation in Missouri?

Missouri rule: 10-day notice to vacate for breach of written lease conditions (no statutory cure).

How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month tenancy in Missouri?

Missouri rule: One month's written notice ending on a rent-paying date.

Where do the Missouri rules for eviction notices come from?

They come from RSMo 535.020 Procedure to recover possession, RSMo 441.040 Landlord may take possession, when, RSMo 441.030 Tenant not to assign or violate conditions and 1 other source. We last checked them in October 2026. Laws change, so check the current statute before you rely on it.

What this means in practice

A notice is usually the first step, not the eviction itself. A landlord generally needs a court order before a tenant can be removed, and changing the locks or cutting utilities to force a tenant out is not allowed in most states.

Serve the notice the way state law requires, keep a copy and proof of delivery, and count the days carefully: some states skip weekends and holidays.

Tenants who receive a notice can often stop the process by paying or fixing the problem within the notice period. Local legal aid offices can explain the options.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.