534.602. Unlawful occupancy of residential dwelling, removal of — definitions — petition, procedure — ex parte order, effect of — permanent exclusion, when — sheriff enforcement. — 1. For purposes of this section, the following terms mean:
(1) "Petitioner", the property owner, or an authorized agent of a property owner, of property containing a residential dwelling who has filed a verified petition under the provisions of this section;
(2) "Respondent", the person or persons unlawfully occupying property containing a residential dwelling, against whom a verified petition has been filed;
(3) "Unlawful occupant" or "unlawful occupants", any person or persons who detain, occupy, or trespass on property containing a residential dwelling without the permission of the property owner, who otherwise have no legal right to occupy the property under state law, and who are not afforded any protections provided to a tenant under state law.
2. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, a property owner or his or her authorized agent may seek relief for the removal of a person or persons unlawfully occupying property containing a residential dwelling under this section by filing a verified petition in the county or city not within a county where the property is located.