Landlord tools · Mississippi
Everything a Mississippi lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.
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Mississippi doesn't cap security deposits by statute — most landlords charge one to two months' rent. No statutory limit After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 45 days. Within 45 days of termination and vacancy; itemized statement if withheld Returning one now? Use the free Mississippi deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.
Mississippi sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap or grace period; must be in lease and reasonable.
Mississippi has no fixed entry-notice statute — reasonable notice is the standard, and the lease should spell it out. No statutory notice period; reasonable notice customary except emergencies. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (30 days written notice for month-to-month). No statute; increases ride the 30-day month-to-month notice cycle. Planning an increase? The free Mississippi rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.
Utilities: No shared-meter or shutoff statute; lease should allocate utility responsibility explicitly. Pets: No statutory pet deposit/rent rules.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no statutory limit on security deposits — one to two months' rent is customary. No statutory limit
How long does a Mississippi landlord have to return the deposit?
45 days after the tenancy ends. Within 45 days of termination and vacancy; itemized statement if withheld
Are late fees limited in Mississippi?
There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap or grace period; must be in lease and reasonable
How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no fixed statutory period — reasonable notice applies. No statutory notice period; reasonable notice customary except emergencies
Does Mississippi have rent control?
No statewide rent control. Local rent regulation preempted
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Key statutes: Miss. Code § 89-8-21 · § 89-8-19 · § 89-8-5. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.