Housing (Tenant Rights)

died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 840: Landlord Tenant Law; revise duties for repair of defects by tenant.

HB 840 would have revised Mississippi's landlord-tenant law to clarify when tenants can repair rental property defects and seek reimbursement. It required tenants to provide landlords 30 days' written notice of a material defect, stay current on rent, and submit receipts for repairs costing no more than usual market rates. Tenants could also offset repair costs against future rent and must notify other tenants sharing facilities before repairs. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies tenant repair rights and reimbursement, strengthening tenant protections in housing95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1352: Landlord/tenant; extend notice of rental termination for nonpayment of rent.

HB 1352 would change Mississippi law to extend the notice period for tenants who miss rent payments. Currently, landlords must give tenants 5 days to pay overdue rent before starting eviction; this bill would increase that to 14 days. It directly affects renters who fall behind on payments and their landlords by providing more time to resolve payment issues. The key change is modifying Section 89-8-13(5)(a) of the Mississippi Code to require a 14-day notice period for nonpayment of rent. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and has not become law.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends tenant notice period from 5 to 14 days for nonpayment, strengthening tenant protections against eviction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 790: Trespassers; clarify no rights for.

HB 790 clarifies that anyone who enters property without permission (a trespasser) cannot be considered a tenant and may be removed immediately by the property owner or their agent, without needing court proceedings or following standard eviction processes. The bill amends Mississippi tenant law to explicitly state that trespassers have no tenant rights, including protection from removal or liability for items left behind. It directly affects individuals who occupy property without the owner's consent, such as squatters or unauthorized occupants. The law changes existing statutes to ensure trespassers are not covered by tenant protections, allowing owners to address unauthorized presence swiftly.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill denies trespassers tenant rights, enabling immediate removal without court, weakening tenant protections per Mississippi tenant law amendment.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1369: Evictions; reduce time for.

HB 1369 modifies Mississippi eviction procedures to set strict timelines and protect tenants' rights. It requires eviction notices to be posted on the property door and mailed within 72 hours of filing, mandates court hearings within 14 days, and removes judges' authority to extend the tenant's move-out period beyond seven days after a judgment. Tenants who pay all owed rent by the court-ordered date may stay, and landlords must allow 72 consecutive hours after eviction for tenants to remove belongings. The bill directly affects landlords and tenants in rental disputes across Mississippi.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects tenant rights via strict eviction timelines, allows tenants to stay if rent paid, limits judicial extensions, and mandates 72-hour removal period for belongings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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signed · Mississippi · Senate Apr 10, 2025

SB 2328: Real property; clarify eviction procedures, provide procedure for removal from RV parks.

SB 2328 clarifies eviction procedures for residential tenants and RV park residents in Mississippi. It requires landlords to provide tenants 72 hours after a court-ordered removal to retrieve personal property, and mandates law enforcement to physically remove occupants (not just post notices) to hand possession to landlords. The bill also establishes specific rules for RV park removals, allowing owners to remove residents for certain violations but prohibiting removal based on race, disability, or other protected characteristics. Tenants must still be given access to their property during the 72-hour period following removal.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies eviction procedures with 72-hour property retrieval window and prohibits discriminatory removals, strengthening tenant protections during housing disputes.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

died · Mississippi · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 1421: Landlord Tenant provisions; revise time periods for eviction and removal.

HB 1421, which died in committee in February 2025, proposed significant changes to Mississippi's eviction process. It would have required eviction documents (summons and complaint) to be served within 72 hours of filing, set court hearings within 14 days, and mandated a 7-day minimum move-out period after a judgment (removing the court's ability to extend this). The bill also required specific notices in summonses explaining tenant rights, including the right to pay rent before a hearing to avoid eviction. These changes would have directly affected tenants facing eviction and landlords seeking possession of rental properties.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill shortens eviction timelines (72hr service, 14-day hearings) and mandates fixed 7-day move-out period, removing court extensions to weaken tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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