Mississippi Rental Lease Agreement Templates

Mississippi Rental Lease Agreement Templates

A Mississippi lease agreement puts the conditions of a rental into a binding contract between a landlord and tenant. It specifies the rent amount, payment terms, lease duration, deposit requirements, and any property rules both parties must follow.

Mississippi does not impose a statutory cap on security deposits and has no statewide requirement for a move-in inspection or a grace period for late rent. Landlords must return deposits within 45 days of the tenant vacating the property.

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Types (6)

Commercial (PDF)

For leasing buildings, lots, or other commercially-zoned property to a business tenant for a fixed term.

 

Lease-to-Own (PDF)

A rental agreement that grants the tenant the option to buy the property at a predetermined price at the end of the lease term.

 

Month-to-Month

A short-term tenancy with no fixed end date that renews each month until either party provides at least 30 days’ written notice to terminate.

 

Roommate (PDF)

Completed by individuals sharing a rental to set rules for rent, utilities, guests, personal belongings, and common living spaces.

 

Standard (Residential)

Provides the framework for renting a house, apartment, or condo in Mississippi for a set period, generally 1 year.

 

Sublease (PDF)

An agreement between the original tenant and a subtenant that transfers the right to occupy the rental for part or all of the remaining lease term.

 

Renting in Mississippi

Most Common Rental Type Single-Family Homes
Average Rent $990/mo
Households That Rent 29.5%
Average Renter Household Size 2.2
Rental Vacancy Rate 7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (2024)[5] & Housing Vacancy Survey (2024)[6]

What is a Mississippi Lease Agreement?

A Mississippi lease agreement is the central document governing a rental relationship in the state. Because Mississippi lacks a statewide landlord-tenant code, the written terms of the lease are the primary source of both parties’ rights and obligations.

Landlords in Mississippi are not required by state law to provide a habitability warranty for single-family rentals, though the courts have applied one in limited circumstances. The state requires at least 30 days’ written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy.

State Laws & Guides

Laws: Miss. Code §§ 89-8-1 to 89-8-27 – Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Guides:

When is Rent Due?

Mississippi does not specify a default rent due date. The lease agreement determines when rent is due. There is no state-mandated grace period, and late fees are not capped by statute.

Landlord’s Access

Emergency: Mississippi does not have a specific statute governing landlord entry. In practice, landlords may enter without notice in an emergency.

Non-Emergency: While no specific notice period is set by statute, landlords are expected to provide reasonable notice before entering at reasonable times. 24 hours is the recommended standard.

Landlord’s Duties

Under Mississippi law, landlords must:[1]

  • Building Codes: Comply with all applicable building and housing codes affecting health and safety.
  • Systems: Keep all plumbing, electrical, heating, and other systems in the same condition as at the start of the tenancy, excluding normal wear and tear.

Tenant’s Duties

Tenants must comply with the following:[2]

  • Cleanliness: Keep the rental unit clean and sanitary.
  • Trash: Dispose of garbage in a safe and sanitary manner.
  • Plumbing: Maintain all plumbing fixtures as reasonably clean as their condition permits.
  • Appliances & Systems: Use all facilities and appliances in the manner they are intended.
  • Property Care: Do not deliberately or negligently damage any part of the premises.
  • Quiet Enjoyment: Do not disturb other tenants’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises.
  • Unlawful Activity: Do not engage in illegal activities on the premises.
  • Repairs: Notify the landlord of any condition that may cause damage to the property.

Required Disclosures

Lead-Based Paint: Required under federal law for all dwellings built before 1978. The landlord must disclose known lead hazards and provide the EPA information pamphlet. Mississippi does not have additional state-specific disclosure requirements.[3]

Security Deposits

Maximum Amount: Mississippi does not set a maximum security deposit by statute.

Returning to Tenant: The deposit must be returned within 45 days after the tenancy ends. If any portion is withheld, the landlord must provide a written itemized statement of the deductions.[4]

Deposit Interest: Not required under Mississippi law.

Uses of the Deposit: Landlords may deduct for:[4]

  • Unpaid rent
  • Damage to the premises beyond normal wear and tear
  • Cleaning costs if the tenant left the unit in an unclean condition
  • Other expenses resulting from the tenant’s breach of the lease