Cal. Civ. Code § 535.012
Eviction proceedings, moratorium prohibited, when
Operative Text
No county, municipality, or other political subdivision shall impose or enforce a moratorium on eviction proceedings unless specifically authorized by state law.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 535.012 establishes that local governments — including counties, cities, and other political subdivisions — are prohibited from putting in place or enforcing a pause on eviction proceedings on their own authority. Any such moratorium would require explicit authorization from the state legislature before a local government could lawfully implement it. This provision effectively reserves the power to halt eviction proceedings to the state level, preventing local jurisdictions from acting unilaterally in this area.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.012, landlords and property managers can generally rely on the fact that local governments in Missouri cannot independently impose a moratorium that would halt eviction proceedings without state-level authorization. Compliant operators typically monitor state law for any legislatively authorized exceptions, since only the Missouri state legislature can grant local governments the power to pause such proceedings. Staying informed about any state-enacted authorizations is a standard part of managing eviction-related timelines in Missouri.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.012 means that tenants in Missouri generally cannot look to local city or county governments to independently halt eviction proceedings through a moratorium unless the state has specifically authorized them to do so. If a local government has purported to impose such a moratorium, its legal validity would depend on whether state law explicitly granted that authority under this provision. Tenants facing eviction proceedings may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what state-level protections, if any, are currently in effect.
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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