Miss. Code § 89-8
Free Mississippi residential lease template.
Mississippi has no deposit cap and a 45-day deposit return (Miss. Code § 89-8-21). Nonpayment requires a 3-day notice. Habitability duties are set by § 89-8-23, with a repair remedy after 30 days notice.
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Miss. Code § 89-8-21
Deposit return
45 days with itemized statement.
Miss. Code § 89-8-23
Habitability
Code compliance + reasonable repairs.
Miss. Code § 89-8-13
Nonpayment notice
3-day notice.
Required disclosures in Mississippi
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for Mississippi landlords
| Security deposit cap | No statutory cap |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 45 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | No statutory minimum — courts require "reasonable notice" |
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