Notice to Vacate · MO
Missouri notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in Missouri, cited to RSMo § 441.060.
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At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 1 month
- Landlord notice
- 1 month
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- RSMo § 441.060
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
How much notice to vacate does Missouri require?
Landlords in Missouri must give 1 month; tenants typically give 1 month.
Missouri does not require just cause to end a periodic tenancy.
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in Missouri?
In Missouri, a tenant must provide 1 month written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (RSMo § 441.060, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in Missouri?
In Missouri, a landlord must give 1 month written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (RSMo § 441.060.)
Does Missouri require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. Missouri does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under RSMo § 441.060.
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