How much notice is required to raise rent in Mississippi?
30 days notice
- 30 days notice for month-to-month
- No rent control
- Lease terms control
Legal basis: Miss. Code § 89-8
Know your rights as a renter in Mississippi. This guide covers security deposits, landlord entry, rent increases, eviction protections, and more under Mississippi law.
Legal basis: Mississippi landlord-tenant law — Mississippi Code
45
Days to Return Deposit
No limit
Max Deposit
Reasonable
Entry Notice
Not Required
Deposit Escrow
What Mississippi law says about deposits
Maximum Deposit
No limit
Return Deadline
45 days
Penalties, interest & late-fee rules under Mississippi law
If your deposit is wrongfully or late returned
Bad-faith retention of the deposit may subject the landlord to actual damages plus statutory damages not to exceed $200 (Miss. Code § 89-8-21(4)). The deposit balance must be returned within 45 days of the tenant vacating.
Interest on your deposit is not required
Grace period
No mandatory grace period
Must be in the lease
Yes — a late fee is only enforceable if it is written into your lease
Your privacy protections
Required Notice Period
Reasonable notice
In Mississippi, your landlord must provide proper notice before entering your rental unit, except in genuine emergencies. This protects your right to privacy and peaceful enjoyment of your home.
Exceptions: Landlords may enter without notice in cases of emergency (fire, flooding, etc.) or if you've abandoned the property.
30 days notice
Legal basis: Miss. Code § 89-8
30 days
Legal basis: Miss. Code § 89-8-23
Limited protection
Legal basis: Miss. Code § 89-8
Limited protections
Legal basis: State Law
Self-help illegal
Legal basis: Miss. Code § 89-7-27
Important facts about Mississippi rental law
Mississippi has no limit on security deposits.
Mississippi landlords must return deposits within 45 days of move-out.
Mississippi has limited tenant protection laws compared to other states.
Mississippi tenants should document everything in writing due to fewer protections.
Common questions about Mississippi tenant rights
Mississippi does not have a statutory limit on security deposits.
Mississippi landlords must return security deposits within 45 days after you move out.
In Mississippi, landlords must provide Reasonable notice notice before entering your rental unit.
Late fees in Mississippi: No statutory cap — must be reasonable. No mandatory grace period.
30 days notice. 30 days notice for month-to-month. No rent control. Lease terms control. Source: Miss. Code § 89-8.
30 days. Limited habitability requirements. 30 days to repair. Written notice recommended. Source: Miss. Code § 89-8-23.
Limited protection. Limited protections. Document communications. Consult attorney if needed. Source: Miss. Code § 89-8.
Limited protections. Limited state protections. Contact local DV resources. Documentation recommended. Source: State Law.
Self-help illegal. Self-help evictions illegal. Court process required. Contact police if locked out. Source: Miss. Code § 89-7-27.
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