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Mississippi Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in Mississippi sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. Mississippi sets no statutory cap on security deposits and requires the deposit back within 45 days after move-out (Miss. Code Ann. 89-8-21).

This template walks you through every clause a Mississippi lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

Mississippi security deposit rules

Mississippi security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit capNo statutory cap: check your state statute and local rules.
Deposit return deadline45 days
StatuteMiss. Code Ann. 89-8-21

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current Mississippi requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in Mississippi

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select Mississippi as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Residential Lease Agreement page.

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