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Mississippi Bad-Faith Security Deposit Withholding Remedy

Section 89-8-21 states that retention of a deposit in violation of the section and with absence of good faith may subject the landlord or transferee to damages not exceeding $200 in addition to actual damages.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Potential extra damagesUp to $200

In addition to actual damages, subject to the statutory findings.

Keep the compliance record

  • Demand date.
  • 45-day timeline.
  • Itemized statement.
  • Condition evidence.
  • Amount retained.
  • Communications explaining or disputing the retention.
Mississippi’s 45-day period has three trigger facts. Do not count from move-out alone if demand or possession delivery occurred later. Educational information only.

Official sources

Mississippi Attorney GeneralMississippi Residential Landlord and Tenant Act — § 89-8-21 ↗

Official Mississippi Attorney General publication reproducing § 89-8-21, including deductions, itemization, the 45-day multi-trigger rule and bad-faith damages.

Related Mississippi guides

Security Deposit →45-Day Rule →Allowed Deductions →Itemized Notice →