Cal. Civ. Code § 535.060
Demand of rent good, when
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Any demand of rent, or rent and possession, by a landlord or the landlord's agent shall be deemed good within the meaning of this or any other statute of this state, when made at any time after the right to rent and possession accrues or the rent becomes due according to the terms of the agreement, whether by written lease or otherwise.
Missouri Revised Statutes § 535.060 establishes when a landlord's demand for rent—or for both rent and possession of the property—is considered legally valid. Under this provision, such a demand is deemed sufficient as soon as the rent becomes due or the right to collect rent and possession arises under the terms of the rental agreement, whether that agreement is written or oral. There is no waiting period required before a landlord may make a legally recognized demand.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.060, a compliant operator generally makes any demand for rent or for rent and possession as soon as the amount becomes due under the rental agreement, without needing to wait for an additional grace period beyond what the agreement itself specifies. This rule applies equally to written leases and oral rental arrangements. Operators typically document the timing of any such demand to demonstrate that it was made after the right to rent or possession had accrued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 535.060 means that a landlord's demand for rent or possession can be legally effective the moment rent is due under your rental agreement, with no mandatory delay required by this statute. Tenants should be aware that the terms of their specific rental agreement—written or oral—govern when rent is actually due and when such a demand can arise. If you believe a demand was made improperly or before rent was legitimately owed, tenant-rights organizations or a legal aid office can help you understand how this provision may interact with your situation.
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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