Mississippi Standard Residential Lease Agreement

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Mississippi Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A Mississippi standard residential lease agreement  is a contract that binds a tenant to a set of terms for the rental of a residential unit. The provisions of a lease govern the relationship between the landlord and the tenant and generally include the rent amount, the duration of the lease, any fees or deposits, and the rights, duties, and liabilities of both parties.

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A Mississippi standard residential lease agreement  is a contract that binds a tenant to a set of terms for the rental of a residential unit. The provisions of a lease govern the relationship between the landlord and the tenant and generally include the rent amount, the duration of the lease, any fees or deposits, and the rights, duties, and liabilities of both parties.

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Rental Application – A rental application is used to choose the best candidate for a lease by gathering background information from prospective tenants.

Required Disclosures (1)

  1. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – To comply with federal law, landlords renting out property constructed prior to 1978 must deliver this disclosure to tenants before entering into a lease agreement.[1]

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($) – No statutory limit.
  • Returning to Tenant – 45 days.[2]

Rent Grace Period

Mississippi has no grace period for rent. If the tenant doesn’t pay on time, the landlord can charge late fees immediately.

Landlord Resources

Sources

  1. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
  2. § 89-8-21(3)