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Mississippi 45-Day Security Deposit Rule

Mississippi § 89-8-21 provides that any remaining portion of the deposit must be returned no later than 45 days after the termination of the tenancy, delivery of possession and demand by the tenant.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
Deadline45 days

Do not calculate until termination, possession delivery and demand have all occurred.

Three trigger facts matter

  • Tenancy terminated.
  • Tenant delivered possession.
  • Tenant made a demand for the deposit.
  • Use the date by which all three have occurred before counting 45 days.
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.

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