What is the eviction procedure in Missouri?
An eviction is a legal process a landlord must follow to have property restored to his possession. In Missouri an eviction cannot occur without a court order, and only for specific reasons. If these reasons exist then a landlord can start the eviction process.Reasons for EvictionA landlord can evict a tenant in Missouri for non-payment of rent, allowing drug or gambling activity on the premises, violation of the terms of the lease, if the tenant fails to vacate at the end of the lease term, the tenant damages the property or the tenant injures the landlord or another tenant.Proper Written NoticeA landlord must give the tenant a proper written notice asking him to leave the premises. The written notice must specifically state the reason for the request and also give a specific number of days for the tenant to vacate. For example, if a tenant is behind on rent, the landlord can demand the tenant leave the premises within three days for non-payment of rent. If the tenant pays the rent and
