Mississippi (MS) lease form
Quick answer
Mississippi does not require a written lease and imposes minimal mandatory disclosures, federal lead-based paint disclosure for pre-1978 housing is the primary required notice. The Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act sets baseline habitability and notice obligations that cannot be waived.
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Federal law requires landlords to disclose known lead-based paint hazards and provide the EPA pamphlet before signing for all homes built before 1978.
Best practice and implied by the Act: landlord should provide name and address of the person authorized to receive notices and demands on behalf of the owner.
General information, not legal advice. Governing statute: Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-1 through § 89-8-45. Confirm current requirements or consult an attorney before finalizing a lease.
Mississippi lease FAQ
No. Mississippi law does not require a written lease. Oral month-to-month agreements are valid, though a written lease is strongly recommended.
Mississippi has very few mandatory disclosures. Federal lead-paint disclosure applies to all pre-1978 housing; no state-specific written disclosure form is required.
No. The implied warranty of habitability under the Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act cannot be waived by lease agreement.
The tenant must notify the landlord in writing of the needed repair. If the landlord does not remedy the problem within 30 days, the tenant may pursue statutory remedies.
