Missouri Tenant Eviction Laws

Summary

In Missouri, landlords must provide at least 30 days written notice for termination of month-to-month leases. Security deposits cannot be used for unpaid rent without a court order. Its illegal for landlords to deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit without a court order. Rent is typically due on the first day of the month unless otherwise specified in the lease.

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My landlord sold the property I live in on the 18th of August. My rent due on the first of the month. He gave me til the first to vacate or he would take $* per day from my security deposit. Is this legal?
What state are you located in, Laurie? The laws regarding landlord-tenant relationships vary by state.
Missouri
What is the duration of your lease agreement with your landlord, Laurie?

In Missouri:
- Landlords must provide at least 30 days' notice for termination without cause for month-to-month leases.
- Security deposits cannot be used for unpaid rent without a court order.
Had a year lease but it switched to month to month after the 1 year was up been here almost four years
Did your landlord provide you with a written notice to vacate the property? In Missouri, landlords must provide a written notice for termination of month-to-month leases.
yes on the 19th of this month
In Missouri, the landlord must provide at least 30 days' written notice for month-to-month leases. If you received the notice on the 19th, you should have until the 18th of the next month to vacate.
I have until then but he will be taking $* a day from deposit after the first.
What is the total amount of your security deposit? In Missouri, landlords cannot deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit without a court order.
$*
In Missouri, it's illegal for landlords to deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit without a court order. You may want to contact a local legal aid organization for assistance.
o mean $*
What is the total amount of rent you pay each month, Laurie?
$*
Did you pay rent for the month of August?
yes
Did you pay rent for the month of September?
no
Why haven't you paid the rent for September?
its not due until the first
In Missouri, rent is typically due on the first day of the month unless otherwise specified in your lease.
so he can take the $* a day? That’s only giving me two weeks to move out. I’m confused..
Did your landlord provide a reason for the $* per day deduction from your security deposit after the first of the month?
just the new owners wanted the house vacant
What date did the new owners want the house vacant by?
did not say
Did the new owners or your previous landlord provide any written communication about the desired vacancy date or the $* per day deduction?
previous landlord did
What exactly did the previous landlord's written communication state about the $* per day deduction?
that after the first he would be taking $* per day from security deposit
What is the exact wording of the written notice you received regarding the $* per day deduction from your security deposit?
I’ve sold the house and rent is due on the first. If you are still there after the first I will deduct $* a day from your security deposit until the house is vacated.
In Missouri, it's illegal for landlords to deduct unpaid rent from the security deposit without a court order. You may want to contact a local legal aid organization for assistance.