habitability protected.
Landlords must maintain fit premises. Tenants may repair and deduct up to one month's rent after giving 30 days' written notice.
What this means for you: The 30-day notice requirement before repair-and-deduct is unusually long.
Your next step: Send a 30-day written notice before repairing and deducting.
Source: Miss. Code § 89-8-15. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Mississippi rights: Mississippi security deposit · Mississippi eviction · Mississippi entry notice · Mississippi rent increase.
Repairs in nearby states: Louisiana (habitability protected) · Alabama (habitability protected) · Tennessee (habitability protected) · Arkansas (limited habitability protection).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026