Missouri Roommate Eviction Rights

Summary

In Missouri, only landlords have the authority to evict tenants, not other roommates. If the landlord gave you permission to stay and pay rent, a verbal agreement can be considered a lease. Contact the landlord to discuss the situation and consult a local attorney for more tailored advice.

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I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Jasmine. To guide you better, could you please provide more details about your eviction case?
im a roomate not on the lease but i got permission from the landlord to stay here and pay rent. and my roomate is trying to evict me because im not on the lease
In Missouri:
- Only landlords can evict tenants, not other roommates.
- If the landlord gave permission, a verbal agreement can be considered a lease.
- Contact the landlord about the situation.
You should consult a local attorney for more tailored advice.