Missouri Eviction Timeline
Step-by-step legal timeline from notice to lockout.
The eviction process in Missouri follows a strict statutory timeline. Landlords must provide proper notice, wait for the notice period to expire, file with the court, and obtain a judgment before a lockout can occur. The timeline below outlines each step in chronological order based on current state law.
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.
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