Mississippi Death of a tenant
What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in Mississippi?
A cosigner may terminate, and is presumed to have terminated, the lease on the death of the lessee (or all lessees); a cosigner who wants to keep the lease must notify the landlord within 30 days (§ 89-8-29).
Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-29 · last checked 2026-10-23
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