Tenant giving notice to quit, and failing to do so, liable
If a renter tells the landlord in writing that they plan to move out on a certain date, but then does not actually leave on that date, the renter has to pay double the normal rent for every day they stay after that date.
441.100. giving , and failing to do so, . — If any tenant shall give notice, in writing, of his intention to quit the held by him, at a time specified in such notice, and shall not up the thereof at such time, such tenant, his or shall from thenceforward pay to the landlord, his or , double the during all the time such tenant shall so continue in possession.
(RSMo 1939 § 2964)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 2578; 1919 § 6874; 1909 § 7877
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