I have been unable to find an attorney who can be with me at the court hearing in a few days. I think I can get the case dismissed at least giving me some time to find and hire an attorney to better represent the case.

From my research, Mississippi Code 89-7-27 states that if non-payment of... View More

Arthur Calderon
answered on Mar 1, 2018

It depends. Different landlords interpret the statutory provisions in their own way. E-mail may suffice, but the better practice is to do it via hand-delivery or certified mail. While it may not necessarily cause the case to be dismissed, it could get it postponed (depends on the judge).

I own a small business in Mississippi that is two months behind on rent $600. Without notice of any kind either in writing or personally or by phone the landlord chain and lock the doors. We do not have a lease agreement

The property inside is worth about $25,000

And the business... View More

She also took a deposit for $300 and says that's non refundable and I haven't even been here a month. Doesn't she have to give me written ?day? Notice ??

Judge granted eviction and the next morning we had to leave and everything we own we had to leave including my 2 month olds clothes blankets formula etc. Everything we own.

Baskin Lowber Jones
answered on Feb 1, 2018

Write a letter to the landlord immediately and keep a copy. Ask for a time and place to pick up your things. After a period of time they may be destroyed/disposed of.

my deposit was 950 she is keeping 300 for blinds , that was old when I moved in and she said for painting where I had pictures nailed , and air filter which I had to put a new one in the one that I moved in that she currently manages . I was told unless I damage the property or didn't clean it... View More

if i got to the court to have my hearing done again can the creditor ask for additional money ?

Randall R. Saxton
answered on Nov 11, 2017

Yes, you could be charged for the creditor’s additional attorney fees if you are found to owe the debt.

I've contacted the property manager and the regional manager and they've been dragging their feet on the issue. The problem has been going on for the past 6 months..

Griffin Klema
answered on Sep 17, 2017

Depending on what your state's law provides for noise ordinances, nuisances, or disorderly conduct, you may be able to pursue a civil action against the tenants under a theory of "negligence per se."

As for the property owner or management company, they too may be liable... View More

My husband and I moved a mobile home onto a friend of my husband's. We had made a verbal agreement that we would watch over his land and take care of his horses while he was away. At the time we were given the right and permission from the land owner to do whatever needed to be done to the... View More

Robert Gambrell
answered on Jul 26, 2015

If you have a long term written lease, then the landlord must abide by the terms of the lease. At the end of the lease, each party has the right to renegotiate the terms and if the parties cannot reach an agreement, the tenant moves out and the landlord has to find another tenant.

If you... View More