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Cal. Civ. Code § 441.870

Immunity from civil liability in certain eviction proceedings, granted when

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effective 10/14/2026MissouriFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 441.870
Any person or organization that institutes or participates in an action brought pursuant to sections 441.710 to 441.880 shall be immune from civil liability for actions performed in good faith and in the furtherance of the cause of action.
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Plain English

Missouri Revised Statutes § 441.870 provides that individuals or organizations who bring or participate in certain eviction-related legal proceedings are shielded from civil lawsuits when their actions are carried out in good faith and in furtherance of that cause of action. The immunity applies specifically to proceedings brought under the range of statutes covering §§ 441.710 to 441.880. This protection is not absolute — it is conditioned on the requirement that the conduct be undertaken in good faith.

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For Property Managers

Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.870, landlords and property management organizations that initiate or participate in eviction proceedings within the §§ 441.710–441.880 framework generally receive civil liability protection for actions taken in good faith. Compliant operators typically document their conduct throughout the eviction process to demonstrate that their actions were undertaken in furtherance of a legitimate cause of action. Maintaining clear records of notices, communications, and procedural steps can help establish that good-faith conduct occurred.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.870 grants immunity from civil suits to parties who act in good faith during eviction proceedings under §§ 441.710–441.880, but that immunity does not extend to conduct that falls outside the bounds of good faith. Tenants who believe a landlord or other party acted in bad faith during an eviction proceeding may have grounds to challenge that immunity as part of their legal response. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help tenants understand whether the good-faith standard was met in a particular proceeding.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880

References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.650
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.650
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.130
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.240
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.280
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.240
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.250
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.280
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.290
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.510
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.570
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.590
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.630
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.570
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.570
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.640
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.500
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.643
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.530
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.750
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.770
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.830
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.750
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.750
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.740
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.820
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.710
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.880
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.050
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.060

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