Missouri eviction notice (pay or quit)
Missouri requires no fixed statutory period (see note) for a nonpayment notice — Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 535.010-535.020. no statutory notice period; landlord must make a demand for rent and may then file immediately. Generate it correctly below.
Missouri nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | no fixed statutory period (see note) |
|---|---|
| Statute | Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 535.010-535.020 |
| Special rules | no statutory notice period; landlord must make a demand for rent and may then file immediately |
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Every Missouri rule we encode, with its citation
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | no fixed statutory period (see note) | Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 535.010-535.020 |
| Rent increase | no fixed statutory period (see note) | No statute |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | Mo. Rev. Stat. § 404.705 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 474.320, 474.337 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
Related forms and nearby states
Other Missouri documents
- Rent increase notice for Missouri — no fixed statutory period (see note) notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for Missouri — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in Missouri?
No fixed statutory period (see note), per Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 535.010-535.020. no statutory notice period; landlord must make a demand for rent and may then file immediately.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.