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Mississippi Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in Mississippi?

Ch. 89-8 sets no grace period before a late fee may be charged (full-text search of the chapter).

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

Related Mississippi rules

Late fees

Ch. 89-8 sets no cap on late fees. Late fees required by the rental agreement count as 'rent' (§ 89-8-7) (full-text search of the chapter).

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-7 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Mississippi late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

3 days' written notice to pay or the lease ends. The notice can go by email or text if the tenant agreed to that in writing.

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-13(5)(a) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Mississippi eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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