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Mississippi Lockouts and utility shutoffs

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Can a landlord change the locks or shut off utilities in Mississippi?

Ch. 89-8 contains no express ban on landlord lockouts or utility shutoffs (full chapter read). It provides a court eviction process (§§ 89-8-33 to -45).

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. ch. 89-8 · last checked 2026-10-15

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