Missouri Holdover tenants

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

What happens if a tenant stays after the lease ends in Missouri?

A tenant who willfully holds over after the term ends, and after a written demand for possession, owes double the yearly value of the property for the time the owner is kept out.

Verified Source: RSMo § 441.080 · last checked 2026-10-23

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