Cal. Civ. Code § 534.345
Notice of default judgment in eviction proceeding must be sent to defaulting party
Operative Text
In an action pursuant to chapter 441, chapter 524, or this chapter, the court in entering a judgment for possession of the premises shall, if the defendant defaults, send a notice to the party ordered to relinquish possession that a judgment for possession of the premises has been entered against said party, and said party must vacate the premises when the judgment is final.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.345, when a court enters a judgment for possession of property in an eviction proceeding and the defendant has defaulted, the court itself is required to send a notice to the defaulting party. That notice must inform the party that a judgment for possession has been entered against them and that they must vacate the premises once the judgment becomes final. This rule places the notification obligation on the court, not on either party to the case.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.345 assigns the duty of notifying a defaulting defendant to the court, not to the landlord or property manager. Compliant operators generally allow the court process to proceed without attempting to substitute their own notice for the court-issued one, and they track the finality of the judgment before taking further steps to recover possession. Understanding that this court-generated notice is a required procedural step can help operators anticipate the timeline of an eviction proceeding.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 534.345 gives tenants who have defaulted in an eviction proceeding the right to receive an official court notice stating that a judgment for possession has been entered and that vacating the premises will be required once the judgment is final. If a defaulting tenant believes they did not receive this required court notice, that procedural gap may be relevant to their situation. Tenants facing eviction proceedings can explore their options by contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Missouri eviction procedure.
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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