Mississippi Eviction Notice Law
Mississippi's notice period for unpaid rent is 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or terminate). For a lease violation it is 14 days, and the tenant gets a chance to fix the problem.
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Mississippi eviction notice rules at a glance
| Notice for unpaid rent | 3 days (3-day notice to pay rent or terminate)Miss. Code §§ 89-8-13(5), 89-8-31, 89-8-33 (2022 SB 2461, §§ 1-2, 10), Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-13 (2024 H.B. 1580 text) |
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| Notice for a lease violation | 14 days (chance to cure)Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3) (2022 SB 2461, § 10), Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-13 (2024 H.B. 1580 text) |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy (no-fault) | 30 days (either side)Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19(3) (as amended by 2022 SB 2461, § 11), Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19 (2024 H.B. 1580 text) |
Notice for unpaid rent
- In effect since .
Notice for a lease violation
- In effect since .
What Mississippi law says
What notice must a Mississippi landlord give before filing an eviction for unpaid rent?
For unpaid rent, give written notice (or email or text if the tenant agreed in writing) that the rental agreement will end unless rent is paid within 3 days, and attach a copy of that notice when you file for eviction (Miss. Code §§ 89-8-13(5)(a), 89-8-33) (Miss. Code §§ 89-8-13(5), 89-8-31, 89-8-33 (2022 SB 2461, §§ 1-2, 10)).
How much notice is required for a lease violation in Mississippi?
For a material lease violation, give written notice describing the breach and that the agreement ends at least 14 days after receipt unless the tenant fixes it within a reasonable time of no more than 14 days; a repeat within 6 months allows 14 days' notice with no cure (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3)) (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3) (2022 SB 2461, § 10)).
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Mississippi?
Either a Mississippi landlord or tenant may end a month-to-month tenancy with written notice given at least 30 days before the termination date (Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19(3)) (Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-19(3) (as amended by 2022 SB 2461, § 11)).
How Mississippi compares
No verified jurisdiction uses a shorter unpaid-rent notice.
Arkansas follows the same rule as Mississippi; 3 of its 4 neighbors differ.