Mississippi Notice & Entry Laws

Mississippi requires reasonable notice before landlord entry in RLTA counties, but does not define a specific minimum period.

Last reviewed: March 20, 2026

Key Rules

Notice Required: Reasonable notice required in RLTA counties; no statutory standard elsewhere
Emergency Entry: Permitted without prior notice in emergency situations
Common Law Standard: 24 hours is the generally accepted standard
Time Of Entry: Must be at a reasonable time

Miss. Code Ann. § 89-8-29

Landlord's access (where RLTA applies): landlord must give reasonable notice before entering the unit for non-emergency repairs or inspections.

Northern Mississippi

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