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Commonly Asked Questions about Mississippi Tenant Rights

A landlord cannot evict you without going to court and getting a court order. The landlord takes you to court by having you served with a summons and complaint.
The landlord must give the tenant a 30 day written notice of eviction which must (1) state specifically what the tenant has done that is a bdocHub of the lease or the landlord-tenant act; (2) state that the lease will terminate in 30 days if the tenant has not remedied the bdocHub in some way.
Can a landlord evict by locking a tenant out? No. Even if a landlord is permitted to use self-help to remove a tenant, he may not accomplish the eviction by locking the tenant out of the premises and locking the tenants belongings in the premises.
Landlords in Mississippi cannot raise the rent during the term of a lease and must provide at least seven days notice before raising the rent on week-to-week tenants and thirty days notice before raising the rent on month-to-month tenants.
Mississippi repair and maintenance laws Mississippi state law requires landlords to comply with building and housing codes that materially affect a tenants health and safety. This includes making repairs within 14 days of receiving written notice from renters.
Mississippi Eviction Timeline Notice Received by TenantsAverage Timeline Issuing an Official Notice 3 days to 1 month of notice Issuance and Serving of Rule for Possession 5 days before the return date Court Hearing and Judgment 5-10 days in county court Issuance of Writ of Restitution A few hours to 5 days1 more row Jun 13, 2024
Residential Landlord Tenant Act At the outset, lets clear up one common misunderstanding: Mississippi law does NOT allow you to withhold your rent until the landlord makes a repair. Nor does Mississippi law allow you to repair and deduct except under certain very specific conditions which are discussed below.