Cal. Civ. Code § 441.260
Who may recover rent
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Any person to whom rent is due, whether he have the reversion or not or his personal representatives or assignee, may recover such rent, as provided in sections 441.240 and 441.250, whatever be the estate of the person owning the land, or though his estate or interest in it be ended.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 441.260 establishes that the right to collect unpaid rent is not limited to the current owner of the property. Any person to whom rent is legally owed — including personal representatives of an estate or assignees — may pursue recovery of that rent, even if the claimant no longer holds an ownership interest in the land. The provision ensures that a change in ownership or the end of a landlord's interest in a property does not automatically extinguish the right to collect rent that was already owed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.260, property owners and managers should be aware that the right to recover unpaid rent can be transferred to assignees or passed to personal representatives, meaning that a sale of the property or a change in ownership structure does not necessarily eliminate a prior landlord's ability to pursue outstanding rent. Operators who assign leases or transfer property interests generally document which party retains the right to collect pre-existing rent obligations. Keeping clear records of rent owed at the time of any ownership transition helps support any future recovery action under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.260 means that tenants may receive a rent demand from someone other than their current or original landlord — such as a property assignee, an estate representative, or a prior owner — and that party may still have a legal basis to pursue unpaid rent. Tenants who receive such a demand have the right to verify the claimant's legal authority to collect and to understand what amounts are actually owed. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help tenants evaluate whether a claim under this provision is properly supported.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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