Cal. Civ. Code § 441.840
Rent to continue accruing during certain eviction proceedings
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A landlord shall be entitled to collect rent due and owing from the tenant during the pendency of a civil action brought pursuant to sections 441.710 to 441.880.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.840, rent does not stop accruing simply because an eviction lawsuit is underway. While a civil action brought under Missouri's landlord-tenant statutes (sections 441.710 to 441.880) is pending, any rent that comes due continues to be legally owed by the tenant to the landlord. This provision preserves the landlord's right to collect those amounts during the litigation period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.840 confirms that a landlord's right to collect rent is not suspended merely because a civil action under sections 441.710 to 441.880 is in progress. Operators who track rent ledgers carefully throughout the pendency of such proceedings are generally better positioned to document amounts due and owing. Maintaining accurate, up-to-date rent records during litigation is a common practice among compliant property managers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.840, rent obligations continue to accumulate during an eviction proceeding brought under sections 441.710 to 441.880, meaning a tenant remains responsible for rent that comes due while the case is active. Tenants who believe rent has been improperly calculated or that other legal defenses apply may have options such as raising those issues within the civil proceeding itself. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider can help tenants understand what amounts may legitimately be owed and what procedural avenues are available.
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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