Mississippi security deposit law
Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.
- Maximum deposit
- No statutory cap
- Return deadline
- 45 days
- Interest
- Not required by the statute
No cap. The deposit is due back no later than forty-five (45) days after the tenancy ends, once possession is delivered and the tenant asks. Bad-faith retention: up to $200 plus actual damages.
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Mississippi: common questions
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Mississippi?
Mississippi's statute sets no maximum. No cap. The deposit is due back no later than forty-five (45) days after the tenancy ends, once possession is delivered and the tenant asks. Bad-faith retention: up to $200 plus actual damages.
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Mississippi?
45 days. Within 45 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered and the tenant asks for it. Deductions need a written itemized notice.
Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.
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