Mississippi Eviction Notice
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Maintained by Rapi Stack · Every state-specific figure on this page is cited to its statute or official agency page · Dataset last verified 2026 · Not legal advice.
What happens after the notice in Mississippi
If the tenant does not comply, the eviction moves to court. These are Mississippi’s own rules for that step, from the judiciary and the statute.
- What the case is called. In Mississippi an eviction lawsuit is a(n) Residential eviction (Miss. Code §§ 89-8-31 to 89-8-43, Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) action. — Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-31 (2025; Laws 2022 ch. 501, Laws 2025 ch. 460) ↗
Each point links to the Mississippi source it was taken from. Rules change; confirm before relying on them.
Mississippi notice periods · as of 2026
- Non-payment of rent
- 3 days
- Lease violation (cure)
- 14 days
- End month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: Miss. Code §§ 89-8-13, 89-8-19 · verify ↗. Using the wrong number can void the notice — confirm the current rule before you serve it.
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Types of eviction notice
- Pay or quit — for unpaid rent: pay by the deadline or move out.
- Cure or quit — for a lease violation: fix it by the deadline or move out.
- Unconditional / termination — to end a month-to-month tenancy or for serious violations.
Mississippi notice period & service
The number of days and how you must deliver the notice are set by Mississippi law — get both right, keep proof of service, and never lock out or remove a tenant yourself. Check the current Mississippi eviction rules before serving.
If the tenant moves out still owing rent, the notice won’t collect it. Put the amount and a deadline in writing with a Mississippi demand letter for payment; if it’s ignored, you can file in Mississippi small claims court, where the limit is $3,500.
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice do I have to give in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a non-payment (pay-or-quit) notice must give the tenant 3 days to pay or leave (as of 2026). Source: Miss. Code §§ 89-8-13, 89-8-19. Notice periods for lease violations or ending a tenancy differ — see the box on this page and confirm current law before serving.
How do I serve the notice in Mississippi?
States set rules for delivery — often personal delivery, leaving it with an adult at the home, and/or mailing a copy. Keep proof of how and when you served it. Improper service is a common reason eviction cases get dismissed, so follow Mississippi’s method carefully.
Do I need a lawyer?
Not always for the notice itself, but eviction is technical and a small mistake can restart the clock. For contested cases, commercial properties, or if the tenant has an attorney, it’s worth consulting a landlord-tenant lawyer in Mississippi.
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How Mississippi compares
Computed from our 51-jurisdiction dataset (as of 2026). Source for Mississippi: Miss. Code §§ 89-8-13, 89-8-19 ↗.
- Notice to pay rent or quit
Notice to pay rent or quit: 3 days — below the national median of 5 days across the 47 states with a statutory rule.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 15 other states.
Notice to pay rent or quit in neighboring states — Alabama (7 days), Arkansas (3 days), Louisiana (5 days), Tennessee (14 days).
- Notice to cure a lease violation
Notice to cure a lease violation: 14 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 7 other states.
Notice to cure a lease violation in neighboring states — Alabama (7 days), Arkansas (14 days), Louisiana (no statutory rule), Tennessee (14 days).
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy: 30 days, exactly the national median.
This is the most common figure nationally — shared by 36 other states.
Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in neighboring states — Alabama (30 days), Arkansas (30 days), Louisiana (10 days), Tennessee (30 days).
The rest of what Mississippi requires
The figures below are Mississippi's, not national averages — each one is the value we verified for this state, with the statute it comes from. Follow a row to the full Mississippi page for that document.
- Security deposit cap · as of 2026
- No statutory limit Miss. Code §89-8-21 ↗
- Deposit return deadline · as of 2026
- 45 days after move-out Miss. Code §89-8-21 ↗
- Notice to end a month-to-month tenancy · as of 2026
- 30 days Miss. Code §89-8-21 ↗
- Small claims limit · as of 2026
- $3,500 Miss. Code Ann. § 9-11-9 ↗
- Where you file · as of 2026
- Justice Court (county-level court; no separate small claims division) · filing fee Varies by county; typically ~$50-$100 total including service on one defendant (clerk fees set under Miss. Code Ann. § 25-7-25). Check the county Justice Court clerk. Miss. Code Ann. § 9-11-9 ↗
- Rental application fee · as of July 2026
- No statutory limit Mississippi Code ↗
- Bill of sale notarization · as of 2026
- Not required Mississippi DOR / DMV.ORG ↗
- Power of attorney signing · as of 2026
- Notarization recommended Miss. Code §87-3-101 et seq. ↗
- LLC operating agreement · as of 2026
- Not required by statute, but it controls over the default rules Miss. Code § 79-29-105(t) ↗
- Recording a deed · as of 2026
- Chancery Clerk (of the county where the land lies) · no witnesses Miss. Code § 89-3-1 ↗
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