Mississippi security-deposit return deadline
Under Miss. Code §89-8-21, you have 45 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadline.
Deadlines per Miss. Code §89-8-21. Mississippi statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.
What Miss. Code §89-8-21 requires
- Return deadline: 45 days
- Deposit cap: No statewide cap
- Itemized written notice required for any amounts claimed
- Bad-faith retention: up to $200 plus actual damages
Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Miss. Code §89-8-21 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Mississippi attorney for your situation.
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