How many days notice does a landlord need to give for non-payment of rent in Missouri?

In Missouri, a landlord must give 5 days notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction due to non-payment of rent. This is governed by Missouri Landlord-Tenant Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 441.005–441.880).

What is the no-cause notice period for landlords in Missouri?

In Missouri, landlords must provide 30 days notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause.

What are the valid grounds for eviction in Missouri?

Missouri recognizes the following grounds for eviction: Non-payment of rent; Lease violation; Holdover; Illegal activity.

Missouri Landlord-Tenant Law

Q: Is there rent control in Missouri?

Missouri does not have statewide rent control. Missouri prohibits rent control by statute (§ 441.043).

Tribunal: Circuit Court

5 Days — Pay or Quit

30 Days — No-Cause Notice

10 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

Situation	Notice Required
Non-payment of rent	5 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)	30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)	10 days

Security Deposit

Maximum 2 months' rent (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300).

Grounds for Eviction

Non-payment of rent
Lease violation
Holdover
Illegal activity

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

Missouri prohibits rent control by statute (§ 441.043).

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in Missouri. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

Missouri Landlord-Tenant Law (Mo. Rev. Stat. §§ 441.005–441.880)

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