I am an out of state college student in Mississippi who is subleasing a section of a house with a bedroom/bathroom and shared kitchen. Every now and then my landlord makes simple requests like to turn my tv volume down or not to use the kitchen late, which i’ve never had any issue doing.... View More
We were renting month to month. He said if we found another place in the middle of a month that we paid he would reimburse us for the remainder of the month. We decided to move the last day of the month.

answered on Oct 2, 2023
It is unlikely to be a breach of contract unless the lease between you and your landlord expressly prohibits the landlord from selling the house.
Landlords of income-producing property, like rent houses, often sell them to other parties. The presence of an existing tenant with a lease may... View More
My grandmother has gone to live with one of my uncles in another state, leaving her property here vacant. Another one of my uncles decided he wanted to move into the property and is starting to do so. I have had power of attorney for my grandmother for over a year now and want to know if there is... View More

answered on Dec 8, 2022
Depending on what the POA allows you to do, you may be able to file an action against him to prevent the move or an eviction if he has already moved in.
Larceny of lease? The tenant did leave our property, but still no payment or promise of.

answered on Oct 12, 2022
What you are describing is a civil matter. You will have to collect on the judgment through the civil court through garnishment, seizure of assets, etc.
I went to court against my ex landlord and was granted a judgement against her . I have filed a abstract of judgement in justice court . I want to file a lien on her property can this be done
Could the Apartment Owners be liable for damages to my car. The Apt. Manager was informed several times in the past year of a person who was banned from Apts had been selling drugs

answered on Oct 15, 2021
A Mississippi attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It could be fact-specific in terms of security measures. There is no universal "yes" or "no" answer. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
We have not paid September's rent yet and the landlord wants to sell the house. He has cited § 89-7-27 and give us 15 days to leave, but never sent a 3-day notice to pay rent. Does he have to give us adequate time to leave?

answered on Sep 29, 2021
Not necessarily. I would say that on the front end, you should look at the language of the lease agreement to see what sort of notice is required.
Management has started replacing the carpet room by room which is causing little improvement.. Still have problem with mold that nobody has addressed. I bought a dehumidifier and purifier for air which I will not be
Reimbursed for.. I’m having fun with itching and rashes so bad it is... View More

answered on Mar 2, 2020
It could depend if you have medical documentation and you could establish the connection between your symptoms and the mold. These can be tough cases. See if a local injury attorney would offer you a free initial consult. You could also contact a landlord-tenant attorney to discuss how these issues... View More
Also have mold growing in the apartment due to the leaks in the windows and doors. The contaminates are coming out of the cracks in the walls. I’m vacuuming twice a day trying to keep ahead of the waxy particulates that are coming from the walls getting worse it’s been three months it is... View More

answered on Feb 16, 2020
You may need to speak with two different attorneys here. Maybe the more pressing issues are those involving habitability in your apartment. Contact a landlord-tenant attorney to discuss your remedies under Mississippi L-T law. You could also contact a personal injury attorney. However, based on the... View More
I am considering small claims court because my landlord has withheld my deposit and is asking for an additional $400. The unit was cleaned completely, with all aspects of their checklist followed, and there was no damage beyond ordinary wear and tear. They included 5 minor damages lumped together,... View More

answered on Sep 14, 2019
Yes, if you lose, under the rules for these types of claims, you would end up being responsible for their attorney's fees and court costs.

answered on Apr 13, 2019
It is very much true; however, the landlord has to go through a specific process in order for the eviction to be legal.
she had a husband and us three kids she left behind . Her husband which is my step father passed away a couple months ago. I'm trying to figure out whose names it should all be in, what are the best legal steps to take . Also my step father has two other children , that are not my moms. Would... View More

answered on Dec 19, 2018
It would really depend on how the deed was set up. Regardless, it sounds like you may need to consult with an attorney to discuss opening up an estate to handle your mother and step-father's affairs.
When I asked them not to bring it in.my home

answered on Sep 14, 2018
If they are a tenant, give them adequate notice to vacate the property. If they are not a tenant, give them a letter asking them to leave, and if they do not, notify law enforcement, because they would be considered trespassing.

answered on Aug 27, 2018
Unfortunately, Mississippi law distinguishes between dwellings and hotels, such that hotels are typically considered night-to-night, as opposed to the regular month-to-month circumstances for structures like apartments. In the absence of an extended lease or contract saying otherwise, the hotel has... View More

answered on Aug 27, 2018
Unfortunately, Mississippi law distinguishes between dwellings and hotels, such that hotels are typically considered night-to-night, as opposed to the regular month-to-month circumstances for structures like apartments. In the absence of an extended lease or contract saying otherwise, the hotel has... View More
I actually only owe $28

answered on Aug 27, 2018
Unfortunately, Mississippi law distinguishes between dwellings and hotels, such that hotels are typically considered night-to-night, as opposed to the regular month-to-month circumstances for structures like apartments. In the absence of an extended lease or contract saying otherwise, the hotel has... View More
I have the receipts for my prorated rent and security deposit that I never got back. I want to take her to court over the deposit and to pay for my hotel lodging since wrongful eviction. Do I have a case with no Written lease?

answered on Aug 27, 2018
The default in Mississippi is month to month, such that the landlord has to provide a month's notice before terminating said lease, unless, however, you have broken a condition of the oral lease, such as not turning in rent in enough time.

answered on Aug 12, 2018
Under the relevant statute, if a person does not pay their rent, then the landlord can begin the eviction process by giving them a three-day notice to pay rent or vacate the premises.
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