Mississippi Repairs and habitability remedies

What can a tenant do if the landlord won't make repairs in Mississippi?

If the landlord does not fix a specific, material defect within 30 days of written notice, the tenant may repair it and be reimbursed within 45 days, or offset the cost against future rent. Conditions: the cost does not exceed one month's rent, the tenant is current on rent, and the remedy has not been used in the past 6 months. The tenant may also end the lease on 14 days' notice for an uncured material breach.

Verified Source: Miss. Code Ann. §§ 89-8-15, 89-8-13(2)–(3) · last checked 2026-10-15