A Mississippi lease agreement is a legally binding document between a landlord and a tenant, written in accordance with the state’s landlord-tenant laws. The landlord agrees to rent all (or a portion of) their property to a tenant for a fee, and the tenant agrees to the lease agreement’s terms and conditions.
By Type
Commercial Lease Agreement
Creates a landlord-tenant relationship between a landlord and a business entity.
Rent-to-Own Lease Agreement
Lets a tenant become a homeowner if they decide to pursue that option after their lease ends.
Month-to-Month Rental Agreement
Provides residents with the option for adaptable month-to-month living arrangements, without the need for a long-term commitment.
Sublease Agreement
Establishes a formal agreement between the primary tenant (sublessor) and the sublessee, permitting the latter to temporarily reside in the rental property with the explicit approval of the landlord.
Room Rental Agreement
Create a formalized living agreement by setting up a legally binding contract among a principal resident and fellow occupants.
Laws
Overview
Rent Control: No.
Limit on Late Fees: No.
Late Fees in Rental Agreement: No.
Grace Period: No.
License Required for Landlord: No.
Required Lease Disclosures
Mississippi has specific regulations for landlords and tenants entering into a lease agreement, particularly the ones provided by Title 89, Chapter 7 (Landlord and Tenant).
One disclosure that Mississippi landlords are required to make under federal law concerns the possibility of lead-based paint being present in the walls of residential properties built before 1978 (Title 42 U.S. Code § 4852(d)).
Security Deposit
A landlord can collect a security deposit from a tenant, and there’s no limit to the amount they can charge (No statute).
The security deposit must be returned to the tenant within 45 days of the end of the lease (§ 89-8-21).
Landlord Right of Entry
A landlord doesn’t need to provide notice before entering the rented property, although it is highly recommended (No statute).
Sample
Below is an example of a free Mississippi residential lease agreement template that you can download in PDF or Word format.
