Mississippi Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in Mississippi
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Mississippi (Miss. Code § 89-8-1 et seq.) has among the fewest statutory tenant protections in the US. There is no deposit cap, no required entry notice, no repair-and-deduct right, and no statewide retaliation protection. Deposits must be returned within 45 days. Mississippi is broadly considered one of the most landlord-favorable states.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
45 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
45 days after move-out (Miss. Code § 89-8-21)
Limited Protection
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Entry Notice Required
No statute — no advance notice required by law
No Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
No explicit statewide statute
No Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
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