Missouri Eviction Rules
Official notice periods, filing timelines, and legal citations for this state.
Notice Requirements
Nonpayment of Rent
No notice required; landlord may file immediately (unconditional quit).
Lease Violation
10 days
When can the landlord file?
Landlord may file immediately for nonpayment; after 10-day notice for lease violations.
Tenant answer deadline
Tenant typically has 4–10 days to respond, depending on service.
Hearing timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on county.
Lockout / physical eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
Eviction Process Timeline
Notice Period (Nonpayment)
No notice required; landlord may file immediately (unconditional quit).
Notice Period (Lease Violation)
10 days
Landlord Can File
Landlord may file immediately for nonpayment; after 10-day notice for lease violations.
Tenant Answer Deadline
Tenant typically has 4–10 days to respond, depending on service.
Hearing Timeline
Typically 1–2 weeks after filing, depending on county.
Lockout / Physical Eviction
Only the sheriff may execute the writ of possession after a court judgment.
Legal Citations
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010
- Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.040