Eviction notices in Mississippi

For nonpayment, the landlord may give written notice (or by e-mail/text if the tenant agreed in writing) that the rental agreement will terminate if rent is not paid within 3 days (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(5)(a)). The judge must follow the signed rental agreement (§ 89-8-13(5)(b)).

Can the tenant pay to stop it? The rental agreement terminates only if the rent is not paid within 3 days. After filing, a tenant who pays everything owed before the hearing or by the court-ordered move-out date does not have to move.

Type:

Pay or move out

Notice period:

3 days

Law:

Miss. Code § 89-8-13(5)(a)

For a material noncompliance, the landlord delivers a written notice (or e-mail/text if agreed in writing) describing the breach and saying the agreement ends on a date at least 14 days after receipt unless remedied within a reasonable time not over 14 days (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3)).

Chance to fix it: If the breach can be fixed by repairs, paying damages or otherwise, fixing it before the date in the notice stops the termination.

Type:

Fix it or move out

Notice period:

14 days

Law:

Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3)

Repeat breach: at least 14 days' notice with no cure (§ 89-8-13(3)(b)). No notice to terminate is required when the tenant committed a substantial violation that materially affects health or safety (§ 89-8-19(4)).

When it applies: Substantially the same breach recurring within 6 months after a prior notice (absent due care).

Notice period:

14 days

Law:

Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3)(b); § 89-8-19(4)

The landlord-tenant statutes do not say how to count the days, whether weekends/holidays are excluded, or add days for mailing; the 14-day periods run from receipt (§ 89-8-13(3)).

Written notice, or by e-mail or text message only if the tenant agreed in writing to that method (Miss. Code § 89-8-13(3), (5)(a)). A copy of the notice must be filed with the eviction (§ 89-8-33).

The landlord files a sworn affidavit or complaint with a copy of the notice (§ 89-8-33); the summons orders the tenant to appear on a named day to show cause and must state that, in a rent case, the tenant does not have to move out if all sums owed are paid before the hearing or by the court-ordered move-out date (§ 89-8-35). If the landlord wins, the judge orders the tenant out in 7 days unless an emergency justifies a different date (§ 89-8-39(1)). After that date the judge issues a warrant to the sheriff or constable to remove occupants; the tenant then gets 72 hours' access to remove belongings (§ 89-8-39(2)-(3)). In nonpayment cases, no warrant issues if the tenant paid all amounts in the judgment by the move-out date (§ 89-8-39(4)).

• Mississippi's official code is published by a private vendor; text here comes from the enrolled 2022 S.B. 2461 (effective on passage, approved April 21, 2022). Bills to change these periods in 2025 and 2026 died in committee.

• Mississippi notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (no-cause notice by tenant or landlord)
• Mississippi security deposit law: deadlines after move-out
• Federal 30-day notice for covered properties (CARES Act)

• 2022 Miss. S.B. 2461 (as sent to Governor), amending § 89-8-13, § 89-8-19 and enacting §§ 89-8-31 to 89-8-45 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• Mississippi Legislature bill status, code section 89-8-13 (2026 session) Retrieved October 13, 2026.

Laws change. This page was checked against the sources above on October 13, 2026. It is legal information, not legal advice; if you have an eviction case, contact your state's legal aid. See our methodology.