Cal. Civ. Code § 535.170
Lessee barred from relief, when — appeal permitted, when
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After the execution of any judgment for possession pursuant to this chapter, the lessee and the lessee's assignees, and all other persons deriving title under the lease from such lessee, shall be barred from reentry of such premises and from all relief, and except for error in the record or proceedings, the landlord shall from that day hold the demised premises discharged from the lease. Nothing in this section shall preclude an aggrieved party from perfecting an appeal or securing a trial de novo as to any judgment rendered, and may as a result of such appeal or trial de novo recover any damage incurred, including damages incurred from an unlawful dispossession.
Under Missouri law at Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.170, once a court judgment for possession is executed, the tenant and anyone claiming rights through the tenant's lease is legally barred from re-entering the property and from seeking further relief in that proceeding. The landlord is treated as holding the property free of the lease from that point forward, unless there is a legal error in the record. However, the law preserves the right of any aggrieved party to appeal the judgment or seek a trial de novo, and if successful, that party may recover damages — including those arising from an unlawful removal from the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.170, once a judgment for possession is executed, compliant operators generally treat the lease as discharged and the premises as legally cleared of the former tenant's claims. Landlords who proceed with re-letting or reclaiming the property at that stage do so on the understanding that the tenant's right of re-entry has been extinguished by the judgment. Because the statute expressly preserves the tenant's right to appeal or seek a trial de novo — with potential damages for unlawful dispossession — operators typically ensure that all steps in the eviction process are procedurally sound and well-documented.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.170 makes clear that once a possession judgment is executed against a tenant, the right to re-enter the property and seek relief in that proceeding is cut off — but the statute explicitly preserves the right to appeal or request a trial de novo. If an appeal or trial de novo is successful, the tenant may be entitled to recover damages, including those caused by an unlawful dispossession. Tenants who believe a judgment was entered in error or that they were wrongfully removed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the appellate options available under this provision.
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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