Cal. Civ. Code § 89-7-19
Attornment of tenant to stranger void; exception.
Operative Text
The attornment of a tenant to a stranger shall be void unless it be with the consent of the landlord of such tenant, or pursuant to or in consequence of the judgment of a court of law or the decree of a court of equity. History Codes, Hutchinson’s 1848, ch. 42, art. 1 (31); 1857, ch. 36, art. 6; 1871, § 2289; 1880, § 1192; 1892, § 2500; 1906, § 2837; Hemingway’s 1917, § 2335; 1930, § 2184; 1942, § 906.
Mississippi Code § 89-7-19 addresses the legal concept of 'attornment,' which is when a tenant formally recognizes a new person as their landlord. Under this provision, such a recognition is legally void if it happens without the existing landlord's consent, unless it results from a court order or court decree. In other words, a tenant cannot unilaterally shift their tenancy obligations to a third party outside of these narrow circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-19, a landlord's consent is required before a tenant can validly attorn—that is, formally acknowledge a new party as their landlord. Compliant property owners and managers typically document any agreed transfer of the landlord-tenant relationship in writing to avoid disputes about whether consent was properly given. Where a court judgment or decree compels a change in landlord status, operators generally review the court order carefully to understand how it affects existing lease arrangements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Miss. Code Ann. § 89-7-19 protects tenants from being bound by an unauthorized shift in who their landlord is: any such change made without the original landlord's consent or a court order is legally void. This means tenants generally cannot be forced to recognize a new landlord simply because a third party claims to have acquired an interest in the property, absent proper authorization. Tenants who believe an improper attornment is being asserted against them may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand what options are available under Mississippi 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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