Missouri · Eviction

Can my landlord make me move out in Missouri?

No, just 1 month's written notice.

Mobile-home lot renters get at least 60 days' notice from the landlord.

Why, and the exact law
From Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060, read Oct 6, 2026.
Show the law

“A tenancy at will or by sufferance, or for less than one year, may be terminated by the person entitled to the possession by giving one month's notice, in writing, to the person in possession, requiring the person in possession to vacate the premises …”

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060 · revisor.mo.gov

Were you told to move out?

What reason did they give?

What reason did they give?

Who can help

  1. USA.govUSA.gov
Every rule here, word for word (2)

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Missouri lawIn force

Missouri tenancy termination notice (month-to-month and short tenancies)

Can my landlord make me move out?

No, just 1 month's written notice.

Mobile-home lot renters get at least 60 days' notice from the landlord.

Who it covers

  • Exemptions: Real estate used or rented for agricultural purposes, other than garden purposes.
In force since
Aug 28, 1997
The law, word for word

“A tenancy at will or by sufferance, or for less than one year, may be terminated by the person entitled to the possession by giving one month's notice, in writing, to the person in possession, requiring the person in possession to vacate the premises …”

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060 · revisor.mo.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026

Missouri lawIn force

Missouri rent-nonpayment possession action

How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?

No set notice period: after asking you for the rent, the landlord can go to court.

The landlord must demand the rent first. The one-month notice that ends a month-to-month rental is not needed.

Who it covers

  • Covers: Applies where rent is due and payable, payment has been demanded, and it has not been paid.
In force since
Aug 28, 2004
The law, word for word

“Giving the notice provided in section 441.060 is not required prior to filing a statement or obtaining the relief provided in this chapter …”

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.020 · revisor.mo.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026

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