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Mississippi Interest on deposits

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in Mississippi?

Ch. 89-8 requires no interest on security deposits (full-text search of the chapter).

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21 · last checked 2026-10-23

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