MISSOURI LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE

This comprehensive pack contains eight (8) essential landlord notices compliant with Missouri Revised Statutes Chapters 441 and 535. Missouri law governs landlord-tenant relationships, and failure to comply with statutory notice requirements may result in dismissal of eviction actions or liability to the tenant.

NOTICE 1: NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT (IMMEDIATE)

Statutory Basis

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010, Missouri landlords may file for eviction immediately when rent is unpaid. Missouri does NOT require a grace period or notice before filing suit for nonpayment of rent. However, providing written notice is recommended for documentation purposes and to preserve the landlord-tenant relationship where possible.

NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-referenced property. The following rent is past due and owing:

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT: You are hereby demanded to pay the total amount due within [____] days of your receipt of this notice.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-PAYMENT: If payment is not received in full within the time specified above, the Landlord will pursue legal remedies available under Missouri law, including but not limited to filing a Rent and Possession action pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010 et seq.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
☐ Certified funds, cashier's check, or money order only
☐ Personal check accepted
☐ Electronic payment to: [________________________________]
☐ Mail to: [________________________________]
☐ Deliver in person to: [________________________________]

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT WAIVE any rights of the Landlord under the lease agreement or Missouri law, including the right to pursue eviction and/or damages.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing Notice to Pay Rent or Quit upon the Tenant by the following method(s):

☐ Personal Service: Delivered personally to [________________________________]
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
Location of delivery: [________________________________]

☐ Service on Co-Resident: Delivered to [________________________________], a person of suitable age and discretion (at least 15 years of age) residing at the premises.
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ Posting: Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises after diligent attempt to serve personally.
Location posted: [________________________________]
Time posted: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ First Class Mail: Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, first class mail, postage prepaid, to Tenant's last known address.
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: Tracking No. [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 2: NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (LEASE VIOLATION)

Statutory Basis

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.040, when a tenant violates lease terms that can be corrected, the landlord must provide a 10-day notice allowing the tenant opportunity to cure the violation before proceeding with eviction. This notice is required for violations such as unauthorized pets, unauthorized occupants, property damage, noise violations, or other correctable breaches.

10-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT
(Lease Violation - Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.040)

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that you are in violation of your lease agreement dated [__/__/____] for the above-referenced property.

NATURE OF VIOLATION(S):

☐ Unauthorized pet(s) on premises
☐ Unauthorized occupant(s) residing at the property
☐ Property damage beyond normal wear and tear
☐ Noise disturbances/nuisance behavior
☐ Subletting without landlord permission
☐ Commercial use of residential property
☐ Failure to maintain premises in clean and sanitary condition
☐ Parking violations
☐ Other lease violation (describe below)

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LEASE PROVISION(S) VIOLATED:
Section/Paragraph: [________________________________]
Provision text: [________________________________]

DEMAND TO CURE: You are hereby required to cure the above violation(s) within TEN (10) DAYS from your receipt of this notice.

CURE DEADLINE: [__/__/____]

REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO CURE: If you fail to cure the above violation(s) within ten (10) days, your tenancy will terminate, and the Landlord will pursue eviction proceedings to recover possession of the premises pursuant to Missouri law.

THIS NOTICE DOES NOT WAIVE any rights of the Landlord under the lease agreement or Missouri law.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing 10-Day Notice to Cure or Quit upon the Tenant by the following method(s):

☐ Personal Service: Delivered personally to [________________________________]
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
Location of delivery: [________________________________]

☐ Service on Co-Resident: Delivered to [________________________________], a person of suitable age and discretion (at least 15 years of age) residing at the premises.
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ Posting: Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises after diligent attempt to serve personally.
Location posted: [________________________________]
Time posted: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ First Class Mail: Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, first class mail, postage prepaid, to Tenant's last known address.
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: Tracking No. [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 3: NOTICE OF LEASE TERMINATION (MONTH-TO-MONTH)

Statutory Basis

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060, a tenancy at will, by sufferance, or for less than one year (including month-to-month tenancies) may be terminated by giving one month's written notice to the tenant. The notice must be given prior to the next periodic rent-paying date.

30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY
(Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060)

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060, your month-to-month tenancy of the above-referenced property is hereby terminated.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF TERMINATION: [__/__/____]

VACATE BY DATE: [__/__/____] by 11:59 p.m.

You are hereby required to:

1. Vacate the premises and surrender possession to the Landlord on or before the termination date specified above.

2. Remove all personal property from the premises. Any property remaining after the termination date may be treated as abandoned pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065.

3. Return all keys, access cards, remote controls, and other entry devices to the Landlord.

4. Leave the premises in clean, undamaged condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

5. Provide your forwarding address for return of security deposit (if applicable) pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: Your security deposit, less any lawful deductions, will be returned within thirty (30) days of termination in accordance with Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300.

FINAL RENT: Rent is due and payable through [__/__/____]. Prorated rent for any partial month shall be calculated at $[________] per day.

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO VACATE: If you fail to vacate by the termination date, the Landlord will pursue legal action to recover possession of the premises, and you may be liable for holdover rent, damages, and court costs.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing 30-Day Notice of Termination upon the Tenant by the following method(s):

☐ Personal Service: Delivered personally to [________________________________]
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
Location of delivery: [________________________________]

☐ Service on Co-Resident: Delivered to [________________________________], a person of suitable age and discretion (at least 15 years of age) residing at the premises.
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ Posting: Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises after diligent attempt to serve personally.
Location posted: [________________________________]
Time posted: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ First Class Mail: Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, first class mail, postage prepaid, to Tenant's last known address.
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: Tracking No. [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 4: NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL OF LEASE

Statutory Basis

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050, a year-to-year tenancy requires sixty (60) days' notice to terminate. For fixed-term leases, the lease terms govern notice requirements. This notice should be provided in accordance with lease terms or, absent lease provisions, sixty (60) days before expiration for annual tenancies.

NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL OF LEASE
(Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050)

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Landlord elects NOT to renew your lease for the above-referenced property.

CURRENT LEASE DATES:
Lease Start Date: [__/__/____]
Lease Expiration Date: [__/__/____]

LEASE WILL NOT BE RENEWED. Your tenancy will terminate on the lease expiration date stated above.

VACATE BY DATE: [__/__/____] by 11:59 p.m.

☐ This notice is provided pursuant to lease provisions requiring [____] days' notice of non-renewal.
☐ This notice is provided pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050 (60 days for year-to-year tenancy).
☐ This notice is provided as a courtesy; no notice is legally required for fixed-term lease expiration.

REASON FOR NON-RENEWAL (Optional):
☐ Landlord intends to sell the property
☐ Landlord intends to occupy the property
☐ Landlord intends to renovate the property
☐ Landlord elects not to continue the tenancy
☐ Other: [________________________________]

MOVE-OUT REQUIREMENTS:

1. Vacate the premises and surrender possession by the date specified above.
2. Remove all personal property from the premises.
3. Return all keys, access cards, remote controls, and other entry devices.
4. Leave the premises in clean, undamaged condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
5. Provide your forwarding address for security deposit return.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: Your security deposit will be processed in accordance with Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300.

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO VACATE: If you remain in possession after the lease termination date without Landlord's written consent, you will be considered a holdover tenant, and the Landlord will pursue legal action to recover possession.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing Notice of Non-Renewal upon the Tenant by the following method(s):

☐ Personal Service: Delivered personally to [________________________________]
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
Location of delivery: [________________________________]

☐ Service on Co-Resident: Delivered to [________________________________], a person of suitable age and discretion (at least 15 years of age) residing at the premises.
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ Posting: Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises after diligent attempt to serve personally.
Location posted: [________________________________]
Time posted: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ First Class Mail: Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, first class mail, postage prepaid.
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: Tracking No. [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 5: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Statutory Basis

Missouri has no rent control laws and does not impose limits on the amount or frequency of rent increases. However, rent increases cannot be applied during a fixed-term lease unless the lease allows for such increases. For month-to-month tenancies, landlords must provide reasonable notice (typically 30 days) before the increase takes effect, coinciding with the rental period.

NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the monthly rent for the above-referenced property will increase as follows:

CURRENT MONTHLY RENT: $[________________________________]

NEW MONTHLY RENT: $[________________________________]

INCREASE AMOUNT: $[________________________________]

EFFECTIVE DATE: [__/__/____]

☐ This rent increase is permitted under Section [____] of your lease agreement.
☐ This rent increase applies to your month-to-month tenancy, effective on the next rental period following the required notice period.

REASON FOR INCREASE (Optional):
☐ Increase in property taxes
☐ Increase in insurance costs
☐ Increase in maintenance and repair costs
☐ Market rate adjustment
☐ Capital improvements to property
☐ Other: [________________________________]

TENANT OPTIONS:

1. Accept the increase: Continue your tenancy at the new rental rate. Your payment of rent at the new rate on or after the effective date constitutes acceptance.

2. Negotiate: Contact the Landlord to discuss the increase before the effective date.

3. Terminate tenancy: Provide written notice of termination in accordance with your lease terms or Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060 (30 days for month-to-month).

IMPORTANT: If you choose to remain in the premises after the effective date, you are obligated to pay rent at the new rate.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
All rent payments should continue to be made to:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing Notice of Rent Increase upon the Tenant by the following method(s):

☐ Personal Service: Delivered personally to [________________________________]
Time of delivery: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ First Class Mail: Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, first class mail, postage prepaid.
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: Tracking No. [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Email (if permitted by lease): Sent to [________________________________]
Date sent: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 6: NOTICE OF ENTRY

Statutory Basis

Missouri law does not have a specific statute governing landlord entry or required notice periods. However, landlords should provide reasonable notice (typically 24 hours) before entering the premises, except in emergencies. Lease provisions often govern entry rights, and courts have held that landlords must not unreasonably interfere with a tenant's quiet enjoyment of the premises.

NOTICE OF ENTRY

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Landlord or Landlord's authorized agent(s) will enter the above-referenced premises on:

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]

TIME OF ENTRY: Between [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m. and [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

PURPOSE OF ENTRY:

☐ Routine inspection of premises
☐ Repairs or maintenance:
Description: [________________________________]
☐ Pest control treatment
☐ Installation of smoke/carbon monoxide detectors
☐ HVAC service or inspection
☐ Plumbing repairs
☐ Electrical work
☐ Showing property to prospective tenants
☐ Showing property to prospective buyers
☐ Appraisal for refinancing or sale
☐ Move-out inspection (scheduled per Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300)
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSONS WHO MAY ENTER:
☐ Landlord: [________________________________]
☐ Property Manager: [________________________________]
☐ Maintenance Staff: [________________________________]
☐ Contractor/Service Provider: [________________________________]
☐ Real Estate Agent: [________________________________]
☐ Other: [________________________________]

TENANT PRESENCE:
☐ Tenant presence is not required but is welcome.
☐ Tenant presence is requested. Please contact Landlord to confirm.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

PETS: If you have pets, please secure them during the entry period to ensure the safety of service personnel and animals.

RESCHEDULING: If this date/time is inconvenient, please contact the Landlord at [________________________________] at least [____] hours before the scheduled entry to arrange an alternative time.

EMERGENCY ENTRY: In the event of an emergency (fire, flood, gas leak, or other immediate threat to life or property), Landlord may enter without prior notice.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing Notice of Entry upon the Tenant by the following method(s):

☐ Personal Service: Delivered personally to Tenant.

☐ Posting: Posted on the front door of the premises.
Date/Time posted: [__/__/____] at [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.

☐ First Class Mail: Mailed to Tenant at the premises address.
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

☐ Email (if permitted by lease): Sent to [________________________________]
Date sent: [__/__/____]

☐ Text Message (if permitted by lease): Sent to [________________________________]
Date sent: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 7: SECURITY DEPOSIT RETURN LETTER

Statutory Basis

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300, the landlord must return the security deposit or provide a written itemized statement of damages within thirty (30) days after termination of the tenancy. The landlord may only deduct amounts reasonably necessary to remedy unpaid rent or to restore the dwelling to its condition at commencement of tenancy (ordinary wear and tear excepted). Wrongful withholding subjects the landlord to liability for twice the amount wrongfully withheld. The maximum security deposit in Missouri is two (2) months' rent.

SECURITY DEPOSIT RETURN LETTER
(Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300)

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] (Former Tenant)

Former Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

Tenant's Forwarding Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], [________] [________]

TENANCY DATES:
Move-in Date: [__/__/____]
Move-out Date: [__/__/____]

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING

ORIGINAL SECURITY DEPOSIT COLLECTED: $[________________________________]

DATE DEPOSIT COLLECTED: [__/__/____]

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

Pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300, the landlord may withhold from the security deposit only such amounts as are reasonably necessary for: (1) unpaid rent due to the landlord; and (2) restoration of the dwelling unit to its condition at commencement of tenancy, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

A. UNPAID RENT AND CHARGES

B. DAMAGES BEYOND NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR

C. CLEANING CHARGES (if beyond ordinary cleaning)

SUMMARY

☐ Enclosed: Check No. [________] in the amount of $[________] payable to [________________________________].

☐ No refund due: Total deductions exceed or equal the security deposit amount. The balance of $[________] ☐ is waived by landlord ☐ remains due from tenant.

☐ Receipts/documentation attached for repair costs.

MOVE-OUT INSPECTION

☐ Tenant was present at move-out inspection on [__/__/____] at [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
☐ Tenant was notified of inspection but did not attend.
☐ Tenant waived right to attend inspection.

Condition of Premises at Move-Out:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

TENANT'S RIGHTS UNDER MISSOURI LAW

Pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.300, if the landlord wrongfully withholds all or any portion of the security deposit, the tenant may recover as damages twice the amount wrongfully withheld, plus reasonable attorney's fees.

If you dispute any deduction, you may contact the landlord in writing within thirty (30) days of receipt of this letter to request additional documentation or to attempt to resolve the dispute.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I mailed the foregoing Security Deposit Return Letter and any enclosed payment to the Tenant's last known address as stated above by:

☐ First Class Mail: U.S. Postal Service, postage prepaid.

☐ Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested: Tracking No. [________________________________]

Landlord/Agent Signature: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

NOTICE 8: NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT

Statutory Basis

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065, premises are deemed abandoned when: (1) the landlord reasonably believes the tenant has vacated and does not intend to return; (2) rent has been unpaid for thirty (30) consecutive days; (3) the landlord posts written notice on the premises AND mails notice by both first class mail and certified mail to the tenant's last known address; and (4) the tenant fails to pay rent or respond in writing within ten (10) days of both posting and mailing. Upon deemed abandonment, the landlord may remove and dispose of the tenant's remaining property without liability.

NOTICE OF BELIEF OF ABANDONMENT
(Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065)

Date: [__/__/____]

To: [________________________________] ("Tenant")

Rental Property Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________], Missouri [________]

STATUTORY NOTICE

THE RENT ON THIS PROPERTY HAS BEEN DUE AND UNPAID FOR THIRTY CONSECUTIVE DAYS AND THE LANDLORD BELIEVES THAT YOU HAVE MOVED OUT AND ABANDONED THE PROPERTY.

THE LANDLORD MAY DECLARE THIS PROPERTY ABANDONED AND REMOVE YOUR POSSESSIONS FROM THIS UNIT AND DISPOSE OF THEM UNLESS YOU WRITE TO THE LANDLORD STATING THAT YOU HAVE NOT ABANDONED THIS UNIT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF THE LANDLORD HAVING BOTH POSTED THIS NOTICE ON YOUR DOOR AND MAILING THIS NOTICE TO YOU.

YOU SHOULD MAIL YOUR STATEMENT BY REGULAR FIRST CLASS MAIL AND, IF YOU SO CHOOSE, BY CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO THIS ADDRESS:

Landlord Name: [________________________________]
Landlord Address: [________________________________]
City, State, ZIP: [________________________________]

PROPERTY AND TENANCY INFORMATION

Lease/Rental Agreement Date: [__/__/____]

Last Rent Payment Received:
Date: [__/__/____]
Amount: $[________]
For Period: [________________________________]

Current Amount of Rent Due: $[________________________________]

Number of Consecutive Days Rent Has Been Unpaid: [____] days

BASIS FOR BELIEF OF ABANDONMENT

The Landlord believes the premises have been abandoned based on the following:

☐ Tenant has removed substantial personal belongings from the premises
☐ Utilities have been disconnected or transferred out of Tenant's name
☐ Tenant has informed Landlord or third parties of intent to vacate
☐ Mail is accumulating at the premises
☐ No response to prior communications
☐ Tenant has not been observed at the premises for [____] days
☐ Keys were returned or found at premises
☐ Other observations: [________________________________]

TENANT'S OPTIONS TO PREVENT ABANDONMENT DECLARATION

Pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065, you may prevent the Landlord from declaring abandonment by either:

OPTION 1: Pay all rent currently due within ten (10) days of the date this notice was both posted and mailed.

OPTION 2: Respond in writing to the Landlord at the address above within ten (10) days of the date this notice was both posted and mailed, stating your intention NOT to abandon the premises.

RESPONSE DEADLINE

This notice was posted on: [__/__/____]
This notice was mailed on: [__/__/____]

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY: [__/__/____]
(Ten days from the later of posting or mailing date)

CONSEQUENCES OF FAILURE TO RESPOND

If you fail to pay rent or respond in writing within the ten (10) day period specified above:

1. The premises will be deemed abandoned pursuant to Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065.
2. The Landlord will enter and take possession of the premises.
3. Any personal property remaining on the premises may be removed and disposed of without liability to the Tenant.
4. The Landlord may pursue legal action to recover unpaid rent, damages, and costs.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Title/Capacity: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

IMPORTANT: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065 requires BOTH posting AND mailing (by both first class and certified mail) for the abandonment notice to be effective.

I hereby certify that on [__/__/____], I served the foregoing Notice of Belief of Abandonment as follows:

1. POSTING:

☐ Posted in a conspicuous place on the premises (front door)
Date posted: [__/__/____]
Time posted: [________] ☐ a.m. ☐ p.m.
Location: [________________________________]

2. FIRST CLASS MAIL:

☐ Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, first class mail, postage prepaid, to Tenant's last known address:
Address: [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

3. CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED:

☐ Mailed via U.S. Postal Service, certified mail, return receipt requested, to Tenant's last known address:
Address: [________________________________]
Tracking Number: [________________________________]
Date mailed: [__/__/____]

Server Signature: [________________________________]
Printed Name: [________________________________]
Date: [__/__/____]

KANSAS CITY AND ST. LOUIS LOCAL ORDINANCE NOTES

Kansas City, Missouri

Tenant Bill of Rights (2019): Kansas City adopted a Tenant's Bill of Rights requiring landlords to provide certain amenities including heating, water, plumbing, electric fixtures, and cooking equipment.

Healthy Homes Inspection Program: The Kansas City Health Department operates a Healthy Homes Inspection Program that requires registration and permitting of all residential rental properties. Landlords must ensure properties meet minimum health and safety standards. The program responds to complaints in residential rental properties.

Source-of-Income Ordinance (Ordinance No. 231019): As of August 1, 2024, Kansas City enacted Ordinance 231019 prohibiting housing discrimination based on source of income, rental history, credit score, and criminal history. NOTE: A federal preliminary injunction was granted on February 11, 2025, blocking enforcement of this ordinance. Check current status before relying on or complying with this ordinance.

Security Deposits: Kansas City follows the state limit of no more than two (2) months' rent for security deposits.

St. Louis, Missouri

Anti-Discrimination Protections: The City of St. Louis provides protections against housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and source of income.

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: St. Louis requires compliance with lead-based paint disclosure requirements, particularly important given the age of housing stock in the city.

Public Nuisance Ordinance (Ordinance #68535): Landlords should be aware of the Public Nuisance Ordinance and ensure properties do not become nuisances.

Neighborhood Stabilization Division: St. Louis provides resources through its Neighborhood Stabilization Division for rental property management guidance.

Property Registration: Check with the City of St. Louis regarding any property registration or licensing requirements for rental properties.

General Local Compliance Notes

1. Always verify current local requirements with city/county offices before issuing notices.

2. Local ordinances may impose additional notice requirements beyond state law. Some municipalities require longer notice periods or specific notice formats.

3. Fair housing laws at the local level may provide additional protected classes beyond federal and state law.

4. Building codes and property maintenance standards vary by municipality. Ensure compliance with local housing codes.

5. Rental property registration may be required in some Missouri municipalities.

6. Local courts may have specific procedures for landlord-tenant cases. Check with the local circuit court for filing requirements.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL NOTICES

Service of Notice

Missouri law provides for the following methods of serving notices:

1. Personal Service: Deliver the notice directly to the tenant.

2. Service on Co-Resident: If the tenant is not available, leave the notice with a person of suitable age and discretion (at least 15 years of age) residing at the premises.

3. Posting: If no one is available, post the notice in a conspicuous place on the dwelling (typically the front door).

4. Mail: Mail the notice via first class mail (and certified mail for important notices) to the tenant's last known address.

Best Practice: Use multiple service methods simultaneously to ensure proper notice and create a clear record.

Documentation Requirements

1. Keep copies of all notices served.

2. Complete the Certificate of Service for each notice.

3. Retain certified mail receipts and return receipt cards.

4. Photograph posted notices with a timestamp.

5. Document all communication with tenants regarding notices.

Timing Considerations

1. Count days carefully - Missouri follows standard calendar day counting.

2. Do not count the day of service when calculating notice periods.

3. Consider mail delivery time when sending notices by mail.

4. Weekends and holidays are generally counted, but if a deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, it typically extends to the next business day.

Important Warnings

☐ Do not attempt self-help eviction. Missouri law prohibits landlords from changing locks, removing doors/windows, shutting off utilities, or removing tenant property without going through proper legal channels.

☐ Do not accept rent after issuing termination notice without understanding that this may waive the notice or create a new tenancy.

☐ Retaliation is prohibited. Do not issue notices in retaliation for tenant complaints to government agencies, exercise of legal rights, or participation in tenant organizations.

☐ Discrimination is prohibited. Notices must not be issued based on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local fair housing laws.

☐ Consult an attorney before proceeding with eviction if the tenant disputes the notice or if complex issues arise.