Mississippi Repair & Habitability Laws
Mississippi provides very limited habitability remedies.
Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Not codified in Mississippi law
- Rent Withholding
- Not permitted under Mississippi law
- Habitability Standard
- Housing code compliance required in RLTA counties; common law applies elsewhere
- Remedies Available
- Limited — breach of contract claim; constructive eviction in severe cases
Some citations below have not been confirmed against their official source. Confirm current requirements with local legal aid or an attorney.
Applicable Statutes
Landlord's duties (where RLTA applies): landlord must comply with housing codes affecting health and safety, maintain structural components, and keep essential services in working order.
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