Landlord-tenant law

Mississippi Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Mississippi.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
No statutory limit (source disagreement — some sources cite 1 month; however, the Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act does not set a specific cap)
Miss. Code § 89-8-1 et seq.
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Deposit Return Deadline
45 days
Miss. Code § 89-8-21
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
Miss. Code § 89-7-27
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Miss. Code § 89-8-19
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Mississippi specific notes

Mississippi's Residential Landlord and Tenant Act does not set a deposit maximum. The Act applies only to landlords renting more than 10 units. Smaller landlords are subject only to general contract law. Verify applicability for smaller properties.

FAQ

Common Mississippi landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Mississippi?+
No statutory limit (source disagreement — some sources cite 1 month; however, the Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act does not set a specific cap). Governed by Miss. Code § 89-8-1 et seq.. Deposit must be returned within 45 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Mississippi for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit. Per Miss. Code § 89-7-27. This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Mississippi?+
30 days. Per Miss. Code § 89-8-19. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Mississippi?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and stated in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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