Mississippi Landlord Notices Pack

MISSISSIPPI LANDLORD NOTICES PACK

IMPORTANT: MISSISSIPPI LANDLORD-TENANT LAW OVERVIEW

Mississippi landlord-tenant relationships are governed by the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Miss. Code Ann. 89-8-1 et seq.). Key provisions include:

Notice Requirements: Mississippi requires specific written notices based on the reason for eviction, ranging from 3 days to 30 days.

Security Deposit Return: Landlords must return security deposits within 45 days of termination (Miss. Code Ann. 89-8-21).

No Rent Control: Mississippi does not have statewide rent control.

Self-Help Eviction: Mississippi permits limited self-help eviction ONLY if expressly allowed in a written lease and accomplished without breach of the peace.

NOTICE 1: 3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

Notice for Nonpayment of Rent

PURSUANT TO MISS. CODE ANN. 89-8-13

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

LANDLORD/AGENT:
Name: [________________________________]
Address: [________________________________]
Telephone: [________________________________]
Email: [________________________________]

NOTICE OF NONPAYMENT OF RENT

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in default under your rental agreement for the above-referenced premises due to nonpayment of rent.

DEMAND: You must pay the total amount due within THREE (3) DAYS from service of this notice or vacate the premises.

AMOUNT DUE

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment must be made in full by one of the following methods:

☐ Cash
☐ Personal Check
☐ Cashier's Check / Money Order
☐ Electronic Payment: [________________________________]

Payment Location/Address:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Hours for Receiving Payment:
[________________________________]

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

1. THREE-DAY PERIOD: You have three (3) days from the date you receive this notice to pay the total amount due or vacate the premises.

2. RIGHT TO CURE: If you pay the full amount due within the three-day period, this notice is void and your tenancy continues.

3. FAILURE TO PAY OR VACATE: If you fail to pay or vacate within three days, the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit in Justice Court or County Court.

4. COURT PROCEEDINGS: If the landlord prevails, you may be liable for:
   - Unpaid rent
   - Court costs
   - Attorney fees (if provided in lease)
   - Damages
   - Judgment of possession

5. PERSONAL PROPERTY: If evicted, you may have limited time to retrieve personal belongings.

SERVICE METHODS

This notice may be served by:
☐ Personal delivery to the tenant
☐ Certified mail with return receipt requested
☐ Delivery to a person over age 13 residing at the premises
☐ Email or text (only if tenant has agreed in writing to receive notices electronically)

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I certify that this notice was served on the tenant(s) on [__/__/____] by:

☐ Personal delivery to tenant
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested
☐ Delivery to person over age 13 at premises
☐ Electronic delivery (per written agreement)

Signature of Server: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Printed Name: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 2: 14-DAY NOTICE TO CURE OR QUIT (LEASE VIOLATION)

Notice for Curable Lease Violation

PURSUANT TO MISS. CODE ANN. 89-8-13

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF LEASE VIOLATION

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you are in violation of your rental agreement.

DEMAND: You must cure the violation described below within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS or vacate the premises.

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION(S)

Date(s) of Violation: [________________________________]

Specific Violation(s):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Provision(s) of Rental Agreement Violated:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

REQUIRED CORRECTIVE ACTION

To cure this violation, you must take the following action within fourteen (14) days:

[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

1. FOURTEEN-DAY PERIOD: You have fourteen (14) days from service of this notice to cure the violation or vacate.

2. RIGHT TO CURE: If you cure the violation within 14 days, your tenancy continues.

3. FAILURE TO CURE OR VACATE: If you fail to cure or vacate, the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit.

4. REPEAT VIOLATIONS: If you commit the same or similar violation a second time within six (6) months, the landlord may issue a 14-day unconditional notice to quit without opportunity to cure.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I certify that this notice was served on the tenant(s) on [__/__/____] by:

☐ Personal delivery to tenant
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested
☐ Delivery to person over age 13 at premises

Signature of Server: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 3: 14-DAY UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT (REPEAT VIOLATION)

Notice for Repeated Lease Violation

PURSUANT TO MISS. CODE ANN. 89-8-13

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

UNCONDITIONAL NOTICE TO QUIT

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that you must vacate the premises within FOURTEEN (14) DAYS due to a repeated lease violation.

REASON FOR NOTICE

You previously received a 14-day notice to cure for the same or similar violation within the past six (6) months. Under Mississippi law, you do not have the opportunity to cure this repeated violation.

Date of Prior Notice: [__/__/____]
Prior Violation: [________________________________]

Current Violation Date(s): [________________________________]
Current Violation Description:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

1. NO RIGHT TO CURE: This is an unconditional notice to quit. You must vacate within 14 days.

2. VACATE DATE: You must vacate by [__/__/____].

3. FAILURE TO VACATE: If you fail to vacate, the landlord will file an eviction lawsuit.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I certify that this notice was served on the tenant(s) on [__/__/____].

Signature of Server: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 4: NOTICE TO QUIT (MATERIAL HEALTH/SAFETY VIOLATION)

Immediate Notice for Substantial Violation

PURSUANT TO MISS. CODE ANN. 89-8-13

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION FOR MATERIAL VIOLATION

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that your tenancy is terminated due to a substantial violation of the rental agreement or conduct that materially affects health and safety.

Under Mississippi law, no prior notice is required for such violations.

DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION

Date(s) of Violation: [________________________________]

Description of Material/Substantial Violation:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

Basis for Immediate Termination (check applicable):

☐ Substantial violation of rental agreement materially affecting health and safety
☐ Conduct materially affecting health and safety of other tenants
☐ Criminal activity on the premises
☐ Other material violation: [________________________________]

DEMAND TO VACATE

You must vacate the premises IMMEDIATELY or by [__/__/____].

IMPORTANT LEGAL INFORMATION

1. NO CURE PERIOD: Material violations affecting health and safety do not require a cure period.

2. EVICTION FILING: The landlord may file an eviction lawsuit immediately if you do not vacate.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I certify that this notice was served on [__/__/____].

Signature of Server: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 5: 30-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION (MONTH-TO-MONTH)

Notice to Terminate Month-to-Month Tenancy

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION OF TENANCY

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that your month-to-month tenancy is terminated.

TERMINATION DATE: [__/__/____]
(At least 30 days from service of this notice)

You must vacate the premises on or before the termination date.

TENANCY INFORMATION

YOUR OBLIGATIONS

☐ Pay all rent due through the termination date
☐ Remove all personal property
☐ Clean the premises
☐ Repair damage beyond normal wear and tear
☐ Return all keys and access devices
☐ Provide forwarding address

SECURITY DEPOSIT

Your security deposit will be returned within 45 days after you vacate, less any lawful deductions, per Miss. Code Ann. 89-8-21.

Security Deposit on File: $[________]

FAILURE TO VACATE

If you fail to vacate by [__/__/____], the landlord may file an eviction lawsuit.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I certify that this notice was served on [__/__/____].

Signature of Server: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 6: 7-DAY NOTICE OF TERMINATION (WEEK-TO-WEEK)

Notice to Terminate Week-to-Week Tenancy

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF TERMINATION

Your week-to-week tenancy is terminated effective [__/__/____] (at least 7 days from this notice).

TENANCY INFORMATION

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 7: NOTICE OF ENTRY

Notice of Intent to Enter Rental Premises

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF LANDLORD ENTRY

The landlord or landlord's agent intends to enter the rental unit.

DATE OF ENTRY: [__/__/____]

TIME OF ENTRY: Between [____:____ AM/PM] and [____:____ AM/PM]

PURPOSE OF ENTRY (check all that apply):

☐ Inspect the premises
☐ Make necessary repairs
☐ Make improvements
☐ Supply services
☐ Show the unit to prospective tenants
☐ Show the unit to prospective purchasers
☐ Show the unit to contractors or workers
☐ Conduct move-out inspection
☐ Other: [________________________________]

PERSONS WHO MAY ENTER

☐ Landlord: [________________________________]
☐ Property Manager: [________________________________]
☐ Maintenance: [________________________________]
☐ Contractor: [________________________________]

MISSISSIPPI LAW

Mississippi does not have a specific statutory notice period for landlord entry. However, landlords should provide reasonable notice (typically 24-48 hours) except in emergencies.

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 8: NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

30-Day Notice of Rent Increase

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

EFFECTIVE DATE: [__/__/____]
(At least 30 days from service for month-to-month tenancies)

MISSISSIPPI RENT LAW

Mississippi does not have rent control. Landlords may increase rent by any amount with proper notice.

YOUR OPTIONS

1. Accept: Continue your tenancy at the new rate
2. Negotiate: Contact the landlord to discuss
3. Terminate: Provide written notice to end your tenancy before the effective date

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 9: NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL

Notice of Lease Non-Renewal

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO TENANT(S):
[________________________________]
[________________________________]

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

NOTICE OF NON-RENEWAL

Your lease expires on [__/__/____]. Your lease WILL NOT BE RENEWED.

You must vacate by [__/__/____].

LEASE INFORMATION

YOUR OBLIGATIONS

☐ Pay rent through lease expiration
☐ Remove all personal property
☐ Clean the premises
☐ Return all keys
☐ Provide forwarding address

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 10: SECURITY DEPOSIT ITEMIZATION AND RETURN

Security Deposit Accounting Statement

PURSUANT TO MISS. CODE ANN. 89-8-21

DATE: [__/__/____]

TO FORMER TENANT(S):
[________________________________]

FORMER ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

FORWARDING ADDRESS:
[________________________________]

TENANCY INFORMATION

SECURITY DEPOSIT ACCOUNTING

Deposit Received: $[________]

ITEMIZED DEDUCTIONS

TOTAL DEDUCTIONS: $[________]

DEPOSIT RETURN

MISSISSIPPI LAW (Miss. Code Ann. 89-8-21)

1. 45-DAY DEADLINE: Deposit must be returned within 45 days after termination
2. ITEMIZED STATEMENT: Written statement of deductions required
3. PENALTY: Failure to comply may result in return of full deposit plus damages

PAYMENT

☐ Check enclosed (No. [________])
☐ Direct deposit
☐ Other: [________________________________]

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

_______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord/Agent Signature

[________________________________]
Printed Name and Title

NOTICE 11: MOVE-IN / MOVE-OUT INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Property Condition Report

RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS:
[________________________________]
Mississippi [__________]

TENANT(S):
[________________________________]

INSPECTION TYPE

☐ MOVE-IN Date: [__/__/____]
☐ MOVE-OUT Date: [__/__/____]

PARTICIPANTS

Landlord/Agent: [________________________________]
Signature: _______________________________

Tenant: [________________________________]
Signature: _______________________________

CONDITION REPORT

Rating: E = Excellent | G = Good | F = Fair | P = Poor

LIVING ROOM

KITCHEN

BEDROOM

BATHROOM

GENERAL

COMMENTS

Move-In: [________________________________]

Move-Out: [________________________________]

SIGNATURES

Move-In:
Tenant: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

Move-Out:
Tenant: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]
Landlord: _______________________________ Date: [__/__/____]

This Mississippi Landlord Notices Pack is for informational purposes only. Mississippi law is governed by Miss. Code Ann. Title 89, Chapter 8. Consult a Mississippi attorney for legal advice.