Illegal Activity

A landlord may enter without notice if the tenant allows the premises to be used as a:

• Gambling house;
• Brothel; or
• Place to illegally possess, sell, or distribute controlled substances.

Statute: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.020

Abandoned Property

After a tenant has abandoned a rental property, the landlord can enter to remove or throw away the tenant’s possessions. Missouri law considers a property to be abandoned if all the following apply:

• The landlord reasonably believes the tenant has vacated.
• The rent hasn’t been paid for 30 days.
• The landlord sends the tenant a written notice explaining their belief of abandonment (see § 441.065(3) for notice procedures).
• The tenant doesn’t pay rent or respond to the landlord within 10 days of receiving notice.

Statute: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.065