Cal. Civ. Code § 89-7-15
Rights of assignees of lessor.
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The grantees or assignees, and their heirs, personal representatives and assignees, of any lands let to lease, or of the reversion thereof, may have and enjoy the same advantages against the lessees, their personal representatives and assigns, by entry for the non-payment of rent, or for doing of waste or suffering any forfeiture, and may have and avail of all the covenants and agreements contained in the leases, demises or grants against the lessees, their personal representatives and assigns, which the lessors themselves or their heirs could have had or enjoyed. History Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 56, art. 5 (18); 1857, ch. 41, art. 15; 1871, § 1634; 1880, § 1324; 1892, § 2539; 1906, § 2877; Hemingway’s 1917, § 2375; 1930, § 2182; 1942, § 904.
Mississippi Code § 89-7-15 establishes that when a landlord transfers or assigns ownership of leased property—or the reversion interest in it—the new owner steps into the original landlord's legal shoes. The new owner inherits the right to enforce lease covenants, pursue entry for unpaid rent, and seek remedies for waste or forfeiture, just as the original lessor could have. This continuity of rights runs not only to the direct grantee or assignee but also to their heirs and subsequent assignees.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-15, property owners who acquire leased land through purchase, inheritance, or assignment generally hold the same enforcement rights against existing tenants that the original landlord possessed. Compliant operators typically document the transfer of ownership clearly, notify tenants of the change in ownership, and retain copies of all existing leases so that covenants—such as rent obligations and prohibitions on waste—remain enforceable. Maintaining a clear chain of title and assignment records helps ensure that entry rights and lease remedies are preserved through any subsequent transfers.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-15 means that when a property changes hands, tenants remain bound by the same lease terms they originally agreed to, and the new owner can enforce those terms just as the prior landlord could have. Tenants should be aware that a sale or assignment of the property does not extinguish their existing lease rights or obligations—the covenants run in both directions. If a new owner attempts to enforce lease terms in a manner that seems inconsistent with the original agreement, tenants may wish to review their lease documents and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Mississippi landlord-tenant law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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