Mississippi Security deposit limit

Related Mississippi rules

Deposit return deadline

The landlord may keep only amounts reasonably needed for unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning or other default costs, itemized in writing. The rest must be returned within 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant makes a demand. Bad-faith retention can add up to $200 in damages on top of actual damages.

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-21(3)–(4) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Mississippi deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

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 · Full Mississippi interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

Ch. 89-8 sets no move-in inspection or checklist requirement (full-text search of the chapter).

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Mississippi move-in/move-out checklist page