45 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap.
The deposit and an itemized statement are due within 45 days of move-out. There is no statutory cap on the deposit amount.
What this means for you: Forty-five days is on the longer side; keep your forwarding address on record.
Your next step: Provide a forwarding address; send a demand if 45 days pass.
Source: Miss. Code § 89-8-21. Reviewed 2026-06-16 (needs local verification).
More Mississippi rights: Mississippi eviction · Mississippi repairs · Mississippi entry notice · Mississippi rent increase.
Security deposit in nearby states: Louisiana (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Alabama (60 days to return the deposit; cap 1 month's rent) · Tennessee (30 days to return the deposit; cap no statutory cap) · Arkansas (60 days to return the deposit; cap 2 months' rent).
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and vary by locality; consult a licensed attorney or your local housing authority.
Updated July 2026