Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Missouri

If you have estoablished residency, the landlord must satisfy the statutory requirements for an eviction. If there is a credible allegation of drug activity, eleven days is nto unheard of. But, absen that, it usually takes longer. That is not to say that the landlord cannot give ten day notice to vacate. They just have to sue when the tenant does not leave voluntarilty.

Where there is no written lease and rent is apparently due each month, the court presumes it is a month-to-month tenancy. in that case, a one month notice is all the is needed to terminate the lease. If on August 31st, the landlord tells the month-to-month tenant to vacate, the tenant still owes for rent for September, but must vacate before October 1st. If the tenant, or their stuff, are still in the rental unit on October 1st, the landlrod can sue for unlawful detainer and possibly get 1 1/2 the rent for the period that the tenant stays in the place after October 1st, plus court costs, etc.

Hopefully, this general answer to your general question has cured your curiosity. You should get specific legal advice as to any specific case, before deciding how to act. If you are facing eviction, gather all the relevant documents, and go see an attorney in your area. Many attorneys offer a free or low cost initial consulatation.

Good luck