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Mississippi Ordinary Wear & Tear vs Deposit Deductions

Section 89-8-21 permits repair deductions for damage caused by the tenant but expressly excludes ordinary wear and tear.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Ordinary wearExcluded

From tenant-damage deductions.

Compare condition evidence

  • Move-in condition.
  • Move-out condition.
  • Age and useful life of the item.
  • Whether damage is localized or general aging.
  • Repair versus full replacement scope.
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 →