Mississippi Statewide Rule

Mississippi No Just Cause Eviction Required Statewide

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Mississippi (2026)

Key Facts

Governing act: Miss. Code Title 89, Ch. 8
Just cause required: No statewide
Month-to-month notice: 30 days either party
Nonpayment notice: 3 days pay or quit

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: Justia Law

Summary

Mississippi imposes no just-cause eviction requirement. Under the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, landlords may terminate month-to-month tenancies with 30 days notice without stating a reason, subject only to anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation laws.

(3) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination date. (4) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section or any other provision of this chapter to the contrary, notice to terminate a tenancy shall not be required to be given when the landlord or tenant has committed a substantial violation of the rental agreement or this chapter that materially affects health or safety.

Source: Justia LawView official code

Full Breakdown

Mississippi Code Title 89, Chapter 8 governs all residential tenancies statewide. Landlords may evict for nonpayment of rent with a 3-day pay-or-quit notice, for lease violations with a 14-day cure-or-quit notice, and may issue an unconditional 14-day notice after a second violation within six months. Month-to-month tenancies may be terminated by either party with 30 days written notice without cause. Mississippi has no statewide just-cause eviction protections, no good-cause requirements for non-renewal, and no relocation assistance mandates. Federal Fair Housing Act and anti-retaliation provisions in Section 89-8-17 still apply.

Violations & Penalties

Wrongful eviction without proper notice or in retaliation for tenant rights claims can expose landlords to actual damages, attorney fees, and reinstatement of tenancy under Section 89-8-17.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my Mississippi landlord evict me without a reason?

Yes, on a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days written notice. Fixed-term leases require breach or non-renewal at term end. Discrimination and retaliation remain prohibited.

Can a Mississippi city require just cause for evictions?

No municipal ordinance can override the statewide Landlord and Tenant Act framework. Local governments cannot impose just-cause requirements that conflict with state notice and termination rules.

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