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Landlord & Tenant Laws in Mississippi.

Mississippi landlord-tenant law includes statewide rules governing residential security deposits, the deadline for returning the deposit after a tenancy ends, written notice of deductions, and penalties for wrongful withholding after demand.

Last verified: 2026-04-07

State law

Filing Requirements

Demand for ReturnMiss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21

A tenant should make a clear demand for return of the deposit because Mississippi’s remedy for wrongful withholding is tied to demand and the landlord’s failure to respond within the statutory period.

State law

Key Mississippi Statutes

Security Deposit Return and Itemized NoticeMiss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21

In Mississippi, a landlord generally must return the security deposit within 45 days after the tenancy ends, together with written notice itemizing any lawful deductions.

Wrongful Withholding RemedyMiss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21

If a landlord wrongfully withholds a security deposit after demand, Mississippi law may allow the tenant to recover the money due and, in the right case, additional statutory damages.

State law

Official Sources

Mississippi LegislatureMississippi Judiciary

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This page summarizes publicly available statutes and rules for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created by viewing this content. Laws change — always verify with the primary source or consult a licensed attorney in Mississippi.

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