Mississippi Late fees
Can a landlord charge a late fee in Mississippi, and how much?
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
How this works in Mississippi
Mississippi's landlord-tenant chapter (ch. 89-8) sets no cap on late fees. What it does say is that late fees required by the rental agreement count as rent under § 89-8-7.
Worked example for Mississippi
Say the rental agreement requires a $40 late fee and rent of $900 is late. Because late fees required by the rental agreement count as rent, the $40 is treated as part of the rent owed alongside the $900.
Mississippi timelines and limits
| State late-fee cap | None in ch. 89-8 |
|---|---|
| Treatment | Late fees required by the rental agreement count as rent (§ 89-8-7) |
| What governs | The rental agreement |
Mississippi FAQ
Does Mississippi cap late fees?
Ch. 89-8 sets no cap on late fees.
Are late fees treated as rent in Mississippi?
Yes, when the rental agreement requires them, under § 89-8-7.
How was ch. 89-8 checked?
By full-text search of the chapter.
Sources for this section: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-7 (checked 2026-10-23)
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