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Mississippi Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, notice requirements, eviction process, late fees, and more for Mississippi landlords. All citations reference actual Mississippi statutes.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always verify current statutes with your state legislature or consult a licensed attorney before making legal decisions.
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Security Deposit Rules

Miss. Code § 89-8-21
No statutory limit on deposit amount. Must be returned within 45 days after lease termination. Itemized statement required for deductions.
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Notice Period Requirements

Miss. Code § 89-8-19
Month-to-month requires 30 days notice. Week-to-week requires 7 days. Lease violation: 30-day notice to cure.
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Eviction Process

Miss. Code § 89-7-27
Nonpayment: 3-day notice to pay or vacate. Lease violation: 30-day notice. Court filing required. Mississippi has relatively quick eviction process.
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Late Fee Rules

Miss. Code § 89-8-1
No statutory cap on late fees. No required grace period. Fees must be specified in lease. Courts apply general contract reasonableness standards.
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Lease Termination

Miss. Code § 89-8-19
Fixed-term ends per lease. Month-to-month: 30 days notice. Mississippi landlord-tenant law provides basic framework.
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Rent Increase Rules

Miss. Code § 89-8-1
No rent control. No statutory limit on increases. Proper notice required for month-to-month tenancies.
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Habitability Standards

Miss. Code § 89-8-3
Limited implied warranty of habitability. Landlord must deliver premises in compliance with lease terms. Building code compliance required where applicable.
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Landlord Entry Rules

Miss. Code § 89-8-1
No specific statute on landlord entry notice. Reasonable notice recommended. Emergency entry permitted. Lease should define entry rules.
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Fair Housing Protections

Federal: 42 U.S.C. § 3604
Mississippi does not have a comprehensive state fair housing law. Federal Fair Housing Act protections apply. Some municipalities have local ordinances.
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