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Mississippi Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Mississippi.

How we research these summaries

Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Mississippi

Sources last checked July 2026

Mississippi gives landlords a 3-day notice to pay-or-quit for nonpayment, but a curable lease violation gets a 14-day notice to remedy or vacate — and if the same violation recurs within 6 months, the landlord may serve an unconditional 14-day notice with no opportunity to cure. Security deposits have no statutory cap, and a landlord has 45 days after termination to return any balance with an itemized statement. Mississippi has no rent control, and Miss. Code Ann. § 21-17-5(2)(h) bars any Mississippi city — including Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi — from adopting one.

  • 3-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • No rent control — no statutory cap on rent increases
  • Mississippi does not have a statute specifying a minimum advance notice period solely for rent increases.
  • No statutory cap on the security deposit amount
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not impose a statutory maximum on the amount a landlord may collect as a security deposit. Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21, the landlord must return any unused portion of the security deposit no later than 45 days after the termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession, and demand by the tenant. If any portion of the deposit is retained, the landlord must send the tenant a written notice itemizing the claimed amounts and the reasons for each deduction. Permissible deductions include unpaid rent, damage caused by the tenant beyond normal wear and tear, and other charges specified in the rental agreement. If a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit, the tenant may recover the amount wrongfully withheld plus damages in court. Mississippi has no statewide cap, and no local government may impose one.

Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Mississippi?

Mississippi landlords must provide written notice before filing an eviction complaint under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-13). For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must serve a 3-day written notice to pay all overdue rent or vacate; if the tenant neither pays nor moves out within 3 days, the landlord may file in justice court. For curable lease violations (such as unauthorized pets, noise, or damage), the landlord must serve a 14-day written notice to remedy or quit, specifying the violation and the corrective action required. If the same violation recurs within 6 months after a prior 14-day notice, the landlord may serve an unconditional 14-day notice to quit without a cure option. To terminate a month-to-month tenancy without cause, 30 days' written notice is required from either party (§ 89-8-19). Notice may be delivered in person, by mail, or electronically if the tenant has agreed in writing. Self-help evictions are prohibited.

Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-8-13, 89-8-19

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not have a statute specifying a minimum advance notice period solely for rent increases. However, under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19, a landlord must provide at least 30 days' written notice to terminate or materially alter the terms of a month-to-month tenancy, and a rent increase constitutes a material change in the tenancy terms. Accordingly, the standard practice — and legal expectation — is that landlords give at least 30 days' written notice before a rent increase takes effect for month-to-month tenants. For fixed-term leases, rent cannot be raised during the lease term. There is no statewide rent control and no limit on the amount of a rent increase, provided the increase is not retaliatory or discriminatory.

Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Mississippi?

Mississippi has no statewide rent control and expressly prohibits local governments from enacting any. Under Miss. Code Ann. § 21-17-5(2)(h), the governing authorities of municipalities are not authorized to regulate the amount of rent charged for leasing private residential property, either directly or indirectly, without prior legislative approval from the state legislature. This means cities including Jackson, Gulfport, and Biloxi cannot impose rent caps or rent stabilization ordinances. There is no limit on how much a landlord may raise rent, no limit on how frequently rent may be increased, and no regulation of initial rent when a unit becomes vacant — provided increases are not retaliatory or discriminatory and appropriate notice is given.

Miss. Code Ann. § 21-17-5(2)(h)

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Mississippi?

Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19(3), either a landlord or a tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by providing the other party with written notice at least 30 days prior to the termination date. Notice may be delivered in person, by mail, or electronically if the tenant has previously agreed in writing to receive notices electronically. For week-to-week tenancies, a 7-day written notice is required. For fixed-term leases, neither party is required to provide advance move-out notice unless the lease expressly requires it; the tenancy ends automatically at the lease's expiration date. Notice is not required when the landlord or tenant has committed a substantial violation of the rental agreement that materially affects health or safety. Tenants who vacate without giving proper notice may be liable for rent through the end of the notice period.

Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19

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