Mo. Rev. Stat. § 441.530: Application, contents.

The application shall state:

(1) The facts constituting a nuisance with respect to the dwelling unit, building or premises of which the dwelling unit is a part;

(2) That violations of the housing code exist as determined by a notice of deficiency;

(3) That the owner of said property has failed, within a reasonable time, to undertake to remove said nuisance;

(4) If the action is brought by occupants, the number of dwelling units occupied by plaintiffs and the number of dwelling units in the building; and

(5) The relief sought as authorized by sections 441.570 and 441.590.