Missouri Eviction Notice

Under Missouri law (RSMo § 441.060), a month-to-month tenancy may be terminated by either party by giving one full month's written notice stating that the tenancy shall terminate upon a periodic rent-paying date not less than one month after receipt. For non-payment of rent, landlords must generally provide written notice and an opportunity to cure before filing for possession. Evictions are pursued through unlawful detainer actions (RSMo Chapter 535) or rent-and-possession actions in the associate circuit division of the circuit court where the property is located. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing property) are prohibited. Proper service of notice (personal delivery or posting in a conspicuous place plus mailing) is required. This document provides the required pre-filing notices; court filing and judgment are still necessary to obtain a writ of possession., -

Notice Type Selection Table

NOTICE TYPE 1, DEMAND FOR RENT / PAY OR QUIT (Nonpayment)

DEMAND FOR RENT AND NOTICE TO VACATE OR QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
And All Other Occupants

Premises:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Missouri [[ZIP Code]]

From Landlord or Authorized Agent:
[[Landlord or Agent Full Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Missouri [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]]
Email: [[Landlord Email]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under your rental agreement for failure to pay rent when due for the Premises described above.

Itemized Rent Owed:

Demand:

You must do one of the following:

1. Pay the full amount of rent owed shown above in the sum of $[[Total Rent Owed]] to the Landlord or Agent at the address or method listed below.

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

Deadline to pay or vacate: [[Deadline Date and Time, e.g., end of the next business day or per lease / court practice]]

Payment instructions:
Pay to: [[Landlord or Agent Name]]
At: [[Payment Address or Online Portal or Mail Address]]
Method: [[Cash / Certified Check / Money Order / Electronic Transfer]]

If you fail to pay the rent in full or vacate by the deadline, the Landlord may file a rent-and-possession or unlawful detainer action in the [[County Name]] Circuit Court (Associate Division) to recover possession, unpaid rent, costs, and such other relief as the court may allow. Tenant may have the right to pay and stay under Missouri law prior to judgment., -

NOTICE TYPE 2, NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (Material Breach Other Than Nonpayment)

NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
And All Other Occupants

Premises:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Missouri [[ZIP Code]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you have materially failed to comply with the terms of your rental agreement or your obligations under Missouri law in the following respects:

Description of Breach:
[[Describe the specific acts or omissions constituting the breach with dates and lease sections, e.g., "Unauthorized occupants or pet in violation of Section X of the Lease on or about [[Date]]"]]

Cure or Vacate Demand:

You must do one of the following:

1. Within [[Cure Period, e.g., ten (10) days or per lease]] after receipt of this notice, adequately remedy the breach by [[specific cure action, e.g., removing the unauthorized pet or occupants and repairing any damage]] and provide written evidence of cure to the Landlord.

2. If the breach is not remedied within the cure period, vacate and surrender possession of the Premises no later than [[Vacate Deadline Date]].

Deadline to cure: [[Cure Deadline Date]]

If uncured, vacate deadline: [[Vacate Deadline Date]]

If you fail to cure or vacate by the applicable deadline, the Landlord may file an unlawful detainer action to recover possession., -

NOTICE TYPE 3, ONE-MONTH NOTICE TO TERMINATE MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY (No Cause)

ONE-MONTH NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
And All Other Occupants

Premises:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Missouri [[ZIP Code]]

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to RSMo § 441.060, that the Landlord elects to terminate your month-to-month tenancy.

The tenancy shall terminate on the periodic rent-paying date not less than one (1) month after your receipt of this notice.

Current Rent Due Date: [[e.g., the 1st of each month]]

Termination Date: [[Specific Date at least one full month after receipt, on a rent-paying date]]

You must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before the termination date stated above.

If you remain in possession after the termination date, the Landlord may file an unlawful detainer action after providing any additional notice required by law., -

NOTICE TYPE 4, NOTICE TO VACATE AFTER LEASE TERMINATION OR HOLDOVER

NOTICE TO VACATE / QUIT

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

To: [[Tenant Full Name(s)]]
And All Other Occupants

Premises:
[[Rental Property Full Address]]
[[City]], Missouri [[ZIP Code]]

The rental agreement for the Premises has terminated (or the fixed term has ended and you are holding over).

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises no later than 11:59 p.m. on [[Specific Vacate Date]].

If you fail to vacate, the Landlord will file an unlawful detainer action in the [[County Name]] Circuit Court to recover possession, damages, and costs.

Daily holdover rate (if applicable): $[[Daily Rate]] per day after the deadline., -

Additional Pre-Filing Notice Requirements and Service

After termination of the tenancy, additional notice may be required before filing an unlawful detainer action. Missouri practice requires proper demand and service.

Proof of Service

I certify that on [[Service Date and Time]] I served a copy of this notice upon the tenant(s) named above by the following method:

[[Select and detail: Personal delivery to tenant / Delivery to person of suitable age at premises / Posting in conspicuous place on the door + mailing by first-class or certified mail / Sheriff service / Other authorized method per Missouri law]]

Server Name: [[Server Full Name]]
Server Signature: ___________________________________
Date: [[Service Date]]

Landlord / Agent Signature Block (for all notices)

___________________________________
[[Landlord or Authorized Agent Full Name]]
[[Title]]
[[Mailing Address]]
[[City]], Missouri [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Phone]]
Date Signed: [[Date]], -

Court Filing Note

This notice is a pre-filing document. To obtain possession, the Landlord must file the appropriate action (rent-and-possession under RSMo Chapter 535 or unlawful detainer under Chapter 534/535) in the circuit court, obtain judgment, and request a writ of possession executed by the sheriff. Self-help eviction methods are illegal and may expose the landlord to damages., -

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Failing to give the full one-month notice for MTM tenancies under § 441.060 before seeking possession.

2. Using incorrect cure periods or omitting the specific breach description.

3. Improper service, personal delivery or posting plus mailing is generally required; retain proof.

4. Attempting self-help eviction instead of court process.

5. Including late fees or non-rent charges in the "rent owed" section when not permitted for the action type.

6. Failing to allow tenant opportunity to pay and stay where Missouri law provides that right before judgment., -

Checklist Before Filing

• [ ] Correct notice type selected for the facts
• [ ] One full month notice given for MTM terminations (on rent date)
• [ ] Written demand / cure opportunity provided for nonpay or curable breach
• [ ] All amounts itemized (rent only where required)
• [ ] Specific vacate date stated
• [ ] Notice served by personal delivery or posting + mail
• [ ] Proof of service completed and retained
• [ ] Copy of lease and ledger ready for court filing
• [ ] No self-help actions taken, -

YMYL FOOTER AND STATUTORY SOURCES

> Template, not professional advice. This is a pre-filing notice form only. Court filing is required to evict. Consult a licensed Missouri attorney. As of June 2026.

Missouri statutory sources cited:

• RSMo § 441.060, Tenancy at will, sufferance, month to month, how terminated; one month's written notice required for MTM; judgment of eviction how effectuated
• RSMo Chapter 534, Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer
• RSMo Chapter 535, Landlord and Tenant Actions (rent-and-possession, unlawful detainer)
• RSMo § 535.020 et seq., Procedure for rent actions
• RSMo § 535.300, Security deposits (separate from notice)

Additional notes: Service methods follow standard Missouri practice for notices (personal or posting in conspicuous place plus mailing). Exact local court rules or lease provisions may add requirements. Verify current forms and procedures with the circuit clerk or counsel., -