Cal. Civ. Code § 535.010
If rent be not paid as agreed, landlord may recover possession, how
Operative Text
In all cases in which lands and tenements are or shall be rented or leased, and default shall be made in the payment of the rents at the time or times agreed upon by the parties, it shall be lawful for the landlord to dispossess the tenant and all subtenants and recover possession of the premises rented or leased, in the manner herein provided.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 535.010 establishes that when a tenant fails to pay rent by the agreed-upon date, the landlord has a legal basis to pursue removal of the tenant—and any subtenants—from the rented property. The statute does not automatically remove anyone; it authorizes a formal legal process through which possession may be recovered. Both the timing of the default and the terms of the rental agreement are central to whether this provision applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010, a landlord whose tenant has missed a rent payment by the agreed date may initiate a legal dispossession proceeding to recover the premises. Compliant operators typically document the agreed rent terms and payment dates clearly in the lease, maintain records of missed payments, and follow the statutory procedures referenced in Chapter 535 before taking any action to remove a tenant or subtenant. Self-help removal—such as changing locks or removing belongings without a court order—is not the process this statute authorizes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.010 gives landlords a legal avenue to seek possession of a rental unit when rent is not paid as agreed, but it requires them to follow a formal court process rather than act unilaterally. Tenants facing a dispossession action generally have the opportunity to appear in court and raise any applicable defenses, such as disputes over whether a default actually occurred or whether proper notice was given. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Missouri can help renters understand what procedural protections may be available under Chapter 535.
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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