Mississippi Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Mississippi Eviction Laws for Landlords and Tenants

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Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Mississippi

The Mississippi Code sets forth all the rules landlords and tenants must follow when renting property, including when and how a landlord can evict a tenant. For an eviction to be legal, the landlord must file an eviction lawsuit with the court and then receive a court order allowing the eviction to occur. check to learn more.

Mississippi Eviction

The Mississippi eviction process, however, does allow self-eviction under limited circumstances. The written lease agreement must specifically provide that the landlord may lockout the tenant for a lease violation or nonpayment of rent without a court order. check to learn more.