Landlord Tenant Law; revise duties for repair of defects by tenant.

This bill allows Mississippi tenants to repair serious housing defects (like broken heating or plumbing) after giving landlords 30 days' written notice, then seek reimbursement for costs within 45 days of submitting receipts. To qualify, tenants must be current on rent and follow other requirements under the law. Reimbursement is capped at standard market rates for repairs, and tenants must notify other residents sharing affected facilities before starting work. Tenants can also apply repair costs directly to future rent payments, but the law explicitly states they cannot claim a lien on the property.