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Rental Property Rules in Southaven, MS (2026)

1 verified rental property rules for Southaven, Mississippi, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Repairs & Habitability

In the City of Southaven, Mississippi, the Property Maintenance Code sets minimum conditions for every existing residential and nonresidential structure, except properties with current agricultural operations. The owner keeps structures and exterior property in compliance, no owner can occupy or permit occupancy of premises that are not sanitary and safe, and occupants keep their own part of a dwelling unit clean, sanitary and safe.

Southaven, MS Property Maintenance and Habitability Standards

Some Restrictions

Southaven Code § 4-66

1.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum conditions and responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property. ... 1.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this code. A person shall not occupy as owner-...