Mississippi Repair and deduct

Can a tenant fix something and deduct it from rent in Mississippi?

If the landlord does not fix a specific, material defect within 30 days after written notice, the tenant may repair it and be reimbursed within 45 days after giving receipted bills, if the repair costs no more than one month's rent, the tenant is current on rent and has met tenant duties, and the remedy was not used in the past 6 months (Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-15).

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-15 · last checked 2026-10-23