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Mississippi Month to Month Rental Agreement
The Mississippi Month to Month Lease Agreement is a legal document that allows a landlord to rent property to a Tenant on a monthly basis.
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Tenant Defenses to Evictions in Mississippi
Before a landlord can evict a tenant for not paying rent, the landlord must give the tenant a 3-day notice. The notice can be given as soon as rent is late, and it must state that the tenant has three days to either pay rent or move out of the rental property. check to learn more.
Landlord-Tenant Law in Mississippi
The landlord must give the tenant a three day notice, in writing, to evict for nonpayment of rent. The notice must state that the tenant must pay rent or vacate possession. If the tenant does not pay in three days, the landlord may file an eviction action in justice court and obtain an order of eviction. check to learn more.
There are 5 reasons a landlord in Mississippi can evict a tenant. The most common reason is non-payment of rent. Another common reason is “breach of the lease.” This means that the tenant is breaking rules in the lease. check to learn more.