Is there a security deposit cap in Mississippi?

No — Mississippi imposes no statutory limit on deposit amount.

How long does a Mississippi landlord have to return a deposit?

45 days from termination under Miss. Code § 89-8-21.

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Mississippi legal context

Mississippi has a fairly minimal landlord-tenant code. The Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (Miss. Code §§ 89-8-1 to 89-8-29) governs most rentals. Mississippi has no statutory cap on security deposits. Deposits must be returned within 45 days. Mississippi requires a three-day nonpayment cure-or-quit notice. The state generally favors landlords.

Key MS statutes

Mississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Miss. Code §§ 89-8-1 to 89-8-29
Residential landlord-tenant statute.
Security Deposit
Miss. Code § 89-8-21
45-day return; no statutory cap.

Mississippi-specific considerations

No Statutory Deposit Cap
Mississippi imposes no statutory limit on deposit amount.
45-Day Deposit Return
Return within 45 days under § 89-8-21.
3-Day Nonpayment Notice
Short cure-or-quit period.
Generally Landlord-Friendly
Mississippi law has limited tenant remedies.